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To remember the word “vivant” in French, which means “alive” or “living,” you might consider the Latin origin of the word, “vivere,” which means “to live.” It’s related to many other words in the English language like “vivid,” which suggests something lively or intensely colorful. Associating “vivant” with the vividness of life can be a helpful mnemonic.

In French, synonyms for “vivant” when referring to something or someone that’s living include “en vie” (literally “in life”) and “vif” (which can mean “lively” or “quick”). Another related term is “vie,” which means “life.”

“Vivant” can also carry some alternate meanings or be used in slang. For instance, it can be used to describe a party or scene that is lively: “C’est très vivant ici!” (It’s very lively here!). It can suggest vivacity or the essence of life. In some contexts, “vivant” can also refer to someone’s livelihood when used in expressions like “gagner sa vie” (earn a living).

Here are a few sentences using “vivant”:

– Il est encore vivant après l’accident. (He is still alive after the accident.)
– Cette peinture est tellement vivante. (This painting is so lively.)
– Reste vivant dans notre mémoire. (Remain alive in our memory.)
– Le marché est vraiment vivant le samedi matin. (The market is really lively on Saturday mornings.)

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