Vie: meaning, definitions and examples
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vie
[ vaɪ ]
in general
The meaning of life as a whole; the existence of an individual or group; the way in which one lives or a particular way of living.
Synonyms
being, existence, lifestyle, living
Examples of usage
- She has dedicated her life to helping others.
- The meaning of life has been a long-debated topic.
philosophy
The principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings; the essence of a living being.
Synonyms
animation, soul, spirit, vitality
Examples of usage
- He pondered the essence of life and its mysteries.
- Life is a complex interplay of various elements.
biology
The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
Synonyms
biota, creatures, living beings, organisms
Examples of usage
- Biologists study the processes of life in different organisms.
- Life on Earth is incredibly diverse.
Translations
Translations of the word "vie" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vida
- viver
- ver
🇮🇳 जीवन
- जीना
- देखना
🇩🇪 Leben
- leben
- sehen
🇮🇩 hidup
🇺🇦 життя
- жити
- бачити
🇵🇱 życie
- żyć
- widzieć
🇯🇵 生活 (seikatsu)
- 生きる (ikiru)
- 見る (miru)
🇫🇷 vie
- vivre
- voir
🇪🇸 vida
- vivir
- ver
🇹🇷 hayat
- yaşamak
- görmek
🇰🇷 삶 (salm)
- 살다 (salda)
- 보다 (boda)
🇸🇦 حياة (hayat)
- يعيش (ya'ish)
- يرى (yara)
🇨🇿 život
- žít
- vidět
🇸🇰 život
- žiť
- vidieť
🇨🇳 生活 (shēnghuó)
- 生活 (shēnghuó)
- 看 (kàn)
🇸🇮 življenje
- živeti
- videti
🇮🇸 líf
- lifa
- sjá
🇰🇿 өмір
- өмір сүру
- көру
🇬🇪 ცხოვრება (tskhovreba)
- ცხოვრება (tskhovreba)
- ნახვა (nakhva)
🇦🇿 həyat
- yaşamaq
- görmək
🇲🇽 vida
- vivir
- ver
Word origin
The word 'life' has its origins in the Old English word 'lif,' which is akin to the Old High German word 'lib' meaning 'life.' It has been a central concept in various philosophical, religious, and scientific discussions throughout human history. The question of the meaning and purpose of life has been pondered by thinkers across different cultures and time periods.
See also: vying.