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

Susan R.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 8 years ago

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Chris W.C1 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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LauraNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

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

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Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Excellent link. Thanks!

Like08 years ago

Susan R. asked:

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

"habiter?"

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