c'est la vie

Meanings

• Idiom

  This phrase is French for 'that's life' or 'such is life'. It is used to express resignation or acceptance of the way things are.

  - "When her boss criticized her work, she replied, 'C'est la vie.'"
  - "Despite their best efforts, the team lost the game. C'est la vie."
  - "After the accident, the survivor learned to appreciate the simple things in life. C'est la vie."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with c'est la vie
vive , hive , jive , give

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Variants

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c'est la vie

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Etymology

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The phrase 'c'est la vie' originated in medieval French and was first recorded in the 14th century. It is derived from the Latin phrase 'such is life' or 'vita est'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'c'est la vie' is often used in English as a single phrase, but it can also be translated more literally as 'it is life'.

2. In French, the phrase 'c'est la vie' is often used as an exclamation, and is followed by a pause. It is not typically used as a complete sentence.

3. The phrase 'c'est la vie' is sometimes translated as 'such is life' or 'that's life'.

4. The phrase 'c'est la vie' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and video games. For example, it is the title of a 1990 French film directed by Claude Sautet.

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Related Concepts

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1. resignation: The act of accepting a difficult situation without complaining or trying to change it.

2. acceptance: The act of acknowledging and embracing a situation or reality.

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Culture

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The phrase 'c'est la vie' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey the idea of acceptance and resignation to the realities of life. It has been used in works by authors such as Albert Camus and Victor Hugo, and in songs by artists such as Celine Dion and Louis Armstrong.

How to Memorize "c'est la vie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the phrase 'c'est la vie' written out in French. Imagine the words forming the shape of the letters on the page. Picture yourself saying the words out loud in a calm and accepting tone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'c'est la vie' with images of acceptance and resignation. Think of a person standing on a cliff, looking out at the vast expanse of the sea, and saying 'C'est la vie.' Imagine yourself in a difficult situation, but instead of getting upset, you say 'C'est la vie' and move on.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the phrase 'c'est la vie' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, you could remember it as 'Cheese and Wine Is Life' or 'Charlie Sheen's In Life.' Use this phrase or image to help you remember the meaning of the phrase.

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