vivement
The English word "vividly" can be translated into French as vivement.
For more descriptive or artistic contexts where you want to express the quality of being 'vivid', the phrase avec vivacité (with vividness or liveliness) is often a more natural alternative.
Meaning: in a vivid manner (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb vivement is derived from the adjective vif, which means 'alive', 'quick' or 'sharp'.
Did you know?
- The term à vif describes something that is raw or exposed, such as a wound. It uses the same root as vivement to describe the 'living' or sensitive part of the flesh.
- In a culinary context, if a chef describes a flavor as vif, they are not talking about its brightness, but rather its acidity or spiciness.
- When used as a greeting or a cheer, the related word Vive! (as in Vive la France!) functions as a subjunctive wish for the subject to 'live' or flourish.
Examples in context
- Il a décrit la scène avec éclatHe described the scene vividly.
- Elle a raconté l'histoire avec vivacitéShe narrated the story vividly.
- Il a décrit la scène très vivement.He described the scene very vividly.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a recent movie.
- LéaLe film m'a vivement marqué.The movie left a vivid impression on me.
- GabrielMoi aussi, l'histoire était incroyable.Me too, the story was incredible.
- LéaLe personnage principal est très fort.The main character is very strong.
- GabrielC'est vrai, il est très intense.It's true, he is very intense.
