life

• Nom désignant l'état d'un organisme vivant, son existence ou la période allant de la naissance à la mort.

A noun referring to the state of being alive, the existence of a living organism, or the period between birth and death.

indénombrable · pluriel irrégulier

1. State of livingA1formal

   The state of being alive; the period between birth and death.

   vie (état d'être vivant)

   • Human life expectancy has increased over the years.
   • She risked her life to save the child.
   • Life is full of unexpected events.

   Synonymesexistencelifespanlifetimeliving

   Antonymesdeathnonexistenceoblivion

2. Way of livingA2formal

   The manner or style in which a person lives.

   manière de vivre

   • City life is very different from country life.
   • He leads a simple life in the countryside.
   • Student life can be challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymesbehaviorconductlifestyleway of life

3. Vitality or energyB1informal

   The energy or enthusiasm that makes something lively.

   Vitalité, animation

   • The party came to life when the music started.
   • She brings life to every room she enters.
   • The garden burst into life in the spring.

   Synonymesanimationenergyget-up-and-golivelinesspepsparkspiritvervevigorvitalityvivacityzest

   Antonymesdeathlethargy

4. Existence or biographyB2formal

   The existence of a person or animal, or the story of their life.

   vie (existence ou biographie)

   • The book tells the life of a famous artist.
   • He devoted his life to helping others.
   • In the next life, things might be different.

   Synonymesbiographyexistencelife historylife storylifespanlifetime