vivre un rêve
The English phrase "living the dream" can be translated into French as vivre un rêve.
vivre un rêve is used to describe a specific, surreal or extraordinary experience rather than a long-term lifestyle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vivre un rêve literally means "to live a dream."
Which one should you use?
Using the plural vivre ses rêves (to live one's dreams) is a more common way to express the idea of fulfilling one's aspirations in French.
Did you know?
- To describe a life of luxury or success, French speakers use mener une vie de rêve, substituting the verb 'to live' with mener, meaning 'to lead'.
- The word rêve is a deverbal noun, meaning it was created from the verb rêver during the 17th century.
- The verb 'rêver' is versatile in its application. It can describe both the act of dreaming while asleep and the act of daydreaming or fantasizing while wide awake.
Examples in context
- Je vis mon rêve avec extase!I am living my dream with ecstasy!
- Après des années de travail acharné, je profite pleinement de la vie. Je vis mon rêve!After years of hard work, I am fully enjoying life. I am living my dream!
- Tu kiffes vraiment ta vie, dis-donc! T'en as de la chance!You're really enjoying your life, huh! You're so lucky!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rêve, un, vivre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
