vivat

UK
/ˈviː.væt/
US
/ˈviː.væt/

Translations

vivatnoun
vivats
pl
UK
/ˈviːvæt/
US
/ˈviːvæt/
Used as a countable noun meaning 'a shout of vivat'.
vivatEmploi littéraire ou soutenu ; cri d’acclamation.
The student choir greeted the rector with loud vivats.
La chorale étudiante accueillit le recteur par de bruyants vivats.
vivatinterjection
UK
/ˈviː.væt/
US
/ˈviː.væt/
vivatEmploi littéraire ou soutenu, exclamation d’acclamation.
As the newly crowned king entered the hall, the crowd erupted in cheers of 'Vivat!'
Lorsque le roi nouvellement couronné entra dans la salle, la foule éclata en cris de « Vivat ! »

Definitions

vivatnoun
A shout of “vivat” expressing acclaim or a wish for someone's long life or success.
The student choir greeted the rector with loud vivats.
vivatinterjection
An exclamation of acclaim or approval, often used to express a wish for someone's long life or success.
As the newly crowned king entered the hall, the crowd erupted in cheers of 'Vivat!'