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life noun

  /laɪf/ , /læ̙ːf/
  • (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
  • A worthwhile existence.
  • Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
  • The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
  • Animation; spirit; vivacity.
  • Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
  • (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
 vie

live verb

  /lɪv/
  • (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
 vivre, habiter
  • (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
 habiter, demeurer, vivre
  • (intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.
 vivre

live adjective

  /laɪv/
  • (broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
 en direct, en live
  • (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
  • (engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
 vivant
  • (circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.
 chargé, chargée

living adjective

  /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
  • Having life; alive.
 vivant

live adverb

  /laɪv/
  • Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
 en direct

lively adjective

  /ˈlaɪv.li/
  • Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
 animé

living noun

  /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
  • A style of life.
 mode de vie, vie

liveness

vivacité
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