Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mode de vie | /mɔd də vi/ | masculine |
| hygiène de vie | /i.ʒjɛn də vi/ | feminine |
mode de vie is a common and general expression for lifestyle. Other related terms include façon de vivre for a way of life and rythme de vie for the pace of life. If you are referring specifically to one's daily routine or living habits, you can use habitudes de vie.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mode de vie literally means mode of life.
Which one should you use?
While mode de vie is the general term for lifestyle, hygiène de vie is used specifically when discussing lifestyle habits that impact health, such as diet, sleep and exercise.
How does it change in a sentence?
mode de vie is a masculine noun and is used with the indefinite article un (un mode de vie). In contrast, hygiène de vie is a feminine noun and is used with the indefinite article une (une hygiène de vie).
How do you pronounce it?
/mɔd də vi/
Did you know?
- While mode in mode de vie means 'mode' or 'manner', the same word is used in French to mean 'fashion'.
- In France, saying someone has a mauvaise hygiène de vie is a common way to critique their lack of sleep or poor diet without mentioning a specific disease.
- The word 'hygiène' in 'hygiène de vie' is rooted in the Ancient Greek 'hugieinḗ', which refers to the 'art of health'.
Examples in context
- Il a besoin de changer de mode de vie.He needs to change his lifestyle.This sentence shows how to use mode de vie regarding the need for change.Tatoeba #7364741 by tras, translation #7363140 by CH
- Leur mode de vie traditionnel a été détruit.Their traditional lifestyle was destroyed.This sentence demonstrates how mode de vie can be used to describe a traditional way of living.Tatoeba #10976120 by Aiji, translation #8329219 by AlanF_US
- Tom et Marie ont adopté un mode de vie minimaliste.Tom and Mary have adopted a minimalist lifestyle.This sentence shows how to use mode de vie to describe a specific type of lifestyle, such as a minimalist one.Tatoeba #5351497 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5351403 by Hybrid
- Son mode de vie est sain et équilibréHis/her lifestyle is healthy and balanced
- J'ai changé mes habitudes de vie et je me sens beaucoup mieuxI changed my lifestyle habits, and I feel much better
- Nous devons discuter de l'impact de notre vie quotidienne sur l'environnementWe need to discuss the impact of our lifestyle on the environment
- J'adore son nouveau style de vie, il est tellement détenduI love his/her new lifestyle, it's so relaxed
- Elle a une manière de vivre à la fois simple et agréableShe has a way of living that is both simple and enjoyable
- Chacun devrait pouvoir vivre sa vie comme il le souhaiteEveryone should be able to live their life as they wish
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing their habits at a café.
- ChloéJe veux essayer un mode de vie plus sain.I want to try a healthier lifestyle.
- NathanC'est une bonne idée, Chloé.That is a good idea, Chloé.
- ChloéQuel est ton mode de vie actuel, Nathan ?What is your current lifestyle, Nathan?
- NathanJe travaille trop et je ne fais pas de sport.I work too much and I don't exercise.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lifestyle” translations and entries mode de vie, hygiène de vie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hygiène, mode, vie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
