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livingnoun
livings
pl
UK
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
la vie
Living is a fragile miracle that we too often take for granted.
La vie est un miracle fragile que nous tenons trop souvent pour acquis.
le moyen de subsistance
She makes her living as a freelance writer.
Elle gagne son moyen de subsistance en tant que rédactrice indépendante.
le mode de vie
He is dedicated to simple living, focusing on minimalism and sustainability.
Il se consacre à un mode de vie simple, axé sur le minimalisme et la durabilité.
les vivants
The living must remember the lessons of the past to avoid repeating mistakes.
Les vivants doivent se souvenir des leçons du passé pour éviter de répéter les erreurs.
Additional translations
le gagne-painFamilier.
bénéfice ecclésiastiqueTerme ecclésiastique.
Synonyms
lifestyle
existence
way of life
livelihood
residence
livingadjective
more living
Comp.
most living
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
The living plants in the garden were thriving under the sunlight.
Les plantes vivantes du jardin prospéraient sous la lumière du soleil.
vivantAu sens de « actuel, en usage », notamment pour une langue.
The living language continues to evolve with new words and expressions.
La langue vivante continue d’évoluer avec de nouveaux mots et de nouvelles expressions.
Additional translations
résidantSurtout dans un contexte administratif ou descriptif.
Synonyms
alive
existing
animate
breathing
vital
active
Antonyms
dead
liveverb

living

Gerund

lived
Past Simple
lived
Past Participle
living
Gerund
UK
/lɪv/
habiterPour indiquer le lieu de résidence.
They live in a small cottage by the sea.
Ils habitent dans un petit cottage au bord de la mer.
vivreSens général: rester en vie ou continuer d’exister.
These ancient trees can live for over a thousand years.
Ces arbres anciens peuvent vivre plus de mille ans.
vivrePour le mode de vie ou la manière de conduire sa vie.
She tries to live a healthy lifestyle.
Elle essaie de vivre un mode de vie sain.
Additional translations
perdurerPour une tradition, une coutume ou un usage qui continue d’exister.
Synonyms
reside
dwell
inhabit
stay
lodge
occupy
exist
survive
subsist
abide
endure
persist
breathe
live on
make a living
broadcast
air
transmit
stream
telecast
relay

Definitions

livingnoun
The condition or fact of being alive; life itself.
Living is a fragile miracle that we too often take for granted.
A means of earning money; a livelihood.
She makes her living as a freelance writer.
The pursuit of a lifestyle or way of life.
He is dedicated to simple living, focusing on minimalism and sustainability.
The people who are alive at a particular time.
The living must remember the lessons of the past to avoid repeating mistakes.
An ecclesiastical benefice or position that provides an income to its holder.
He was presented with the living of St Mary’s parish after the former vicar retired.
livingadjective
Having life; not dead or inanimate.
The living plants in the garden were thriving under the sunlight.
Currently active or in use.
The living language continues to evolve with new words and expressions.
Residing or dwelling in a particular place.
The living residents of the old mansion have many stories to tell.
liveverb
To have a home in a particular place; to reside.
They live in a small cottage by the sea.
To remain alive or continue to exist.
These ancient trees can live for over a thousand years.
To conduct one's life in a particular manner.
She tries to live a healthy lifestyle.
To continue to exist, remain operative, or persist, often beyond its original time.
The tradition lives on in villages across the country.
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