vive Meaning, Definition & Usage

Vive

Etymology

F., imperative sing. pres. fr. vivre to live, L. vivere.

Definitions

1. Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi, long live the king; vive la bagatelle, success to trifles or sport.

Vive adjective

Etymology

L. vivus: cf. F. vif. See Vivid.

Definitions

1. Lively; animated; forcible. Obs. Bacon.