How to Say "Long Live France" in French

vive la France

The English phrase "long live France" is expressed in French as vive la France.

The expression is used to show strong support for the continued success and prosperity of France.

What does it mean word for word?

The word vive is the third-person singular present subjunctive form of the verb vivre (to live), used here to express a wish or a desire.

In the French Caribbean, the phrase Vive les Antilles! is used to celebrate the region.

The phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish, which is why it is vive rather than the indicative vit.

The word France comes from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe that settled in the region.
Because vive is in the subjunctive mood, it acts more like a magical incantation or a prayer than a simple statement of fact. It is not saying that France 'is' living, but rather commanding the universe to 'let' it live.
While vive la France is patriotic, sports fans typically switch to Allez la France! to cheer on a team.

Vive la France.
Long live France.
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Nous devons rester unis. Vive la France!
We must stay united. Long Live France!
Nous exprimons notre solidarité envers vous. Que vive la France!
We express our solidarity with you. May France live long!
Vive la France et ses valeurs !
Long live France and its values!
Pour la patrie, vive la France !
For the fatherland, long live France!

During a patriotic celebration in a town square.

Lucas

C'est une fête magnifique, vive la France !
It is a magnificent celebration, long live France!
Léa

Oui, Lucas, l'ambiance est incroyable ici.
Yes, Lucas, the atmosphere is incredible here.
Lucas

Je suis tellement fier de notre pays.
I am so proud of our country.
Léa

Moi aussi, c'est un moment historique.
Me too, it is a historic moment.

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