vies
vies is the French word for the English plural noun lives.
vies is the plural form of the noun referring to the period of time a person or animal is alive. You can use the specific construction La vie de followed by a person's name to talk about their specific life. Additionally, the phrase La vie d'un(e) can be used to refer to a person by following it with their occupation or a characteristic.
Did you know?
- French uses the word vie to refer to the 'lifespan' of a product, but when talking about a 'live' performance or broadcast, they use the English loanword en live.
- The phrase C'est la vie is so iconic globally that it is often used by English speakers as a resignation to fate, whereas in France it is a common, casual observation about the nature of existence.
- The word vie is a cognate of the English 'vitality' and 'vital', both deriving from the Latin word vita.
Examples in context
- Un chat a neuf vies.A cat has nine lives.This sentence is useful for talking about the number of lives a cat has using vies.Tatoeba #129812 by sacredceltic, translation #282019 by CM
- Nos vies ont changé.Our lives changed.This sentence is useful for describing how vies have changed.Tatoeba #6910710 by Rockaround, translation #5757838 by CM
- Nos vies sont en jeu.Our lives are at stake.This sentence is useful for expressing that vies are at stake.Tatoeba #8823984 by Aiji, translation #6121103 by mailohilohi
- Il mène une vie paisible.He leads a peaceful life.
- À la fin, nous sommes tous responsables de notre propre vie.In the end, we are all responsible for our own lives.
- Les vies passées influencent notre présent.Past lives influence our present.
- Les vies humaines sont remplies de défis.Human lives are filled with challenges.
- J'adore ma vie!I love my life!
- La vie de Marie est passionnante.Marie's life is fascinating.
- Les habitudes alimentaires ont un impact sur notre vie.Eating habits have an impact on our lives.
- Sa passion pour la musique anime sa vie quotidienne.His passion for music animates his everyday life.
- La vie est faite de hauts et de bas.Life is full of ups and downs.
- 52 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about their different life experiences.
- ChloéNous avons mené des vies très différentes.We have led very different lives.
- HugoC'est vrai, mon enfance était très calme.That's true, my childhood was very quiet.
- ChloéMoi, j'ai voyagé dans plusieurs pays.Me, I traveled in several countries.
- HugoToutes ces expériences enrichissent nos vies.All these experiences enrich our lives.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
