rythme de vie
The English phrase pace of life is translated into French as rythme de vie.
If you want to describe the concept of a daily routine in an informal way, you can also use train-train quotidien.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase rythme de vie literally translates to 'rhythm of life'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase rythme de vie is typically used in the singular to refer to the general pace of life, even if discussing multiple different lifestyles.
Did you know?
- To describe a pace of life that is chaotic or excessively fast, French speakers use effréné, a term originally used for horses without bridles.
- While rythme de vie is a neutral term, the phrase la vie au ralenti describes a slow pace by using a term from cinematography meaning 'slow motion'.
- The concept of maintaining a slower rythme de vie is a core pillar of art de vivre, a French cultural philosophy that values quality over efficiency.
Examples in context
- Le rythme de vie dans cette ville est effréné.The pace of life in this city is frenetic.
- Je suis fatigué de mon train-train quotidien, j'ai besoin de vacances.I'm tired of the daily grind, I need a vacation.
- Le rythme de vie en ville est très soutenu.The pace of life in the city is very fast/intense.
- Le rythme de vie est rapide ici.The pace of life is fast here.
- J'aime le rythme de vie de la campagne.I love the pace of life in the countryside.
- Son rythme de vie est très intense.His pace of life is very intense.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing moving to a small town.
- LéaGabriel, on devrait déménager à la campagne.Gabriel, we should move to the countryside.
- GabrielPourquoi ? Tu t'ennuies en ville ?Why? Are you bored in the city?
- LéaOui, je déteste le rythme de vie ici.Yes, I hate the pace of life here.
- GabrielC'est vrai que c'est très stressant.It is true that it is very stressful.
