alive

• Qui n'est pas mort, qui a la vie, ou qui est plein d'énergie et d'activité.

Describes something that is living, not dead, or full of energy and activity.

1. Living, not deadA1formal

   Having life; not dead.

   vivant, en vie

   • The cat is still alive after the accident.
   • He felt alive for the first time in years.
   • Are there any survivors alive after the crash?

   Synonymesanimatebreathingexistinglivelivingquicksentientvital

   Antonymesdeaddeceasedinanimatelifeless

2. Full of energy or activityB1informal

   Full of life, energy, or excitement.

   plein de vie, animé

   • The city streets are alive with music at night.
   • She felt alive during the concert.
   • The party was alive with laughter and dancing.

   Synonymesanimateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedsprightlyvibrantvivacious

   Antonymesdullinertlifelesslistlessspiritless

3. Currently existing or activeB2formal

   In existence or operation at the present time.

   en vigueur, existant actuellement

   • The tradition is still alive in rural areas.
   • The volcano is alive and could erupt anytime.
   • His memory is kept alive through stories.

   Synonymesactivecurrentexistingextantin forceoperativeprevalent

   Antonymesdeaddefunctdormantextinctinactiveinoperative