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survivre

English translation of survivre

survive

The French word 'survivre' is a verb that means to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult circumstances. It is used in the same way as the English word 'survive'. For example, 'Il a survécu à l'accident' means 'He survived the accident'.


Example sentences using: survivre

On doit apprendre à survivre en cas de catastrophe naturelle.

English translation of On doit apprendre à survivre en cas de catastrophe naturelle.

We must learn to survive in case of a natural disaster.

This sentence shows the use of 'survivre' in a context of describing the need to endure in hazardous situations like natural disasters.

Les animaux hibernent pour survivre à l'hiver.

English translation of Les animaux hibernent pour survivre à l'hiver.

Animals hibernate to survive the winter.

In this sentence, 'survivre' is used in a context of describing the survival strategy of animals during extreme weather conditions.

Il est difficile de survivre sans eau en plein désert.

English translation of Il est difficile de survivre sans eau en plein désert.

It is difficult to survive without water in the middle of the desert.

This phrase uses 'survivre' to describe survival in a challenging environment with scarce resources.

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