The French verb "vivre" means "to live" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vivre" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vivre" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | vis |
| tu | you (informal) | vis |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | vit |
| nous | we | vivons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | vivez |
| ils/elles | they | vivent |
Elle vit près de la mer.
She lives near the sea.
How to Conjugate "vivre" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | ai vécu |
| tu | you (informal) | as vécu |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | a vécu |
| nous | we | avons vécu |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | avez vécu |
| ils/elles | they | ont vécu |
Il a vécu une aventure.
He lived an adventure.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | vivais |
| tu | you (informal) | vivais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | vivait |
| nous | we | vivions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | viviez |
| ils/elles | they | vivaient |
Elle vivait avec ses parents.
She lived with her parents.
How to Conjugate "vivre" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | vivrai |
| tu | you (informal) | vivras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | vivra |
| nous | we | vivrons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | vivrez |
| ils/elles | they | vivront |
Il vivra avec sa famille à Lyon.
He will live with his family in Lyon.
How to Conjugate "vivre" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | vivrais |
| tu | you (informal) | vivrais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | vivrait |
| nous | we | vivrions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | vivriez |
| ils/elles | they | vivraient |
Il vivrait avec elle.
He would live with her.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vivre"
Is "vivre" regular or irregular in French?
"Vivre" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vivre" mean in English?
The French verb "vivre" means "to live" in English.
How do you conjugate "vivre" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → vis, tu → vis, il/elle/on → vit, nous → vivons, vous → vivez, ils/elles → vivent.
How many tenses does "vivre" have in French?
"Vivre" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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