modus vivendi

• Expression latine signifiant « manière de vivre » ou « mode d'existence », utilisée pour décrire un arrangement ou un compromis permettant à des parties en conflit de coexister pacifiquement, ou simplement le mode de vie d'une personne.

A Latin phrase meaning 'way of living' or 'mode of life', used to describe an arrangement or compromise that allows conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, or simply a person's lifestyle or manner of living.

1. Temporary agreementC1formal

   An arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, often temporarily.

   Accord temporaire

   • The two countries reached a modus vivendi to avoid war.
   • The political parties established a modus vivendi until the next election.
   • They found a modus vivendi that allowed them to share the office space.

2. C2formal

   A way of living or a lifestyle that is acceptable to someone.

   mode de vie

   • His modus vivendi involves a simple life in the countryside.
   • The artist's modus vivendi was focused on creativity and solitude.
   • They adopted a modus vivendi that balanced work and leisure.