/viːv/ or /viv/ or /viːvɛ/ (English pronunciation of the English word) or /viːv/ (English pronunciation of the French word)

Definitions

1. noun

A toast to good health; a celebration or anniversary of someone’s health, life, or a specific event.

“The mayor gave a hearty “vive” to the newlyweds at their reception.”

2. interjection

A long life or good health to someone.

“Vive les États-Unis! (Long live the United States!)”

3. verb

To celebrate or honor someone’s life or health with a drink.

“The family decided to vive their grandfather’s 90th birthday with champagne.”

4. verb

To live or exist.

“This new policy will vive the chances of small businesses in the area.”