bon vivant
noun | /bon vivant/
a person who enjoys the good things in life, especially food and drink
Literal meaning:
"good living"
bon vivant
noun | /bon vivant/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUMa person who enjoys the good things in life, especially food and drink
Literal meaning:
"good living"
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Examples
"A true bon vivant, he loved hosting dinner parties."
"As a bon vivant, she favored gourmet restaurants and fine wine."
Mnemonic Trick
bon = good, vivant = living → lover of good living
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