life
noun
/laɪf/
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/læ̙ːf/
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- (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.
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vie
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live
verb
/lɪv/
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- (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
- (intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.
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vivre
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- (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
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habiter,
demeurer,
vivre
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live
adjective
/laɪv/
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- (broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
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en direct,
en live
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- (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
- (engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
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vivant
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- (circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.
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chargé,
chargée
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live
adverb
/laɪv/
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- Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
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en direct
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lively
adjective
/ˈlaɪv.li/
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- Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
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animé
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