When would one use, "vivre," and when,

Susan C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

When would one use, "vivre," and when,

"habiter?"

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate suivre/vivre and derivatives in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"

Asked 7 years ago

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

I see the problem in English because here you only realistically have "to live" as a translation for both French verbs. "Vivre" is to live and "habiter" is more like to reside, i.e., where your place of residence is. Hardly any difference at all and, to me, virtual synonyms.

-- Chris.

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LauraKwiziq team member

As Chris said, they are very similar, though not exactly the same: Habiter vs vivre.

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Susan C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Excellent link. Thanks!

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When would one use, "vivre," and when,

"habiter?"

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