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vitalité

vitality

noun vee-tah-lee-TEH Rare

Origin: Latin vitalitas, from vita (life)

Also means

energy

Usage Note

Vitalité describes the state of being full of life and energy. It is used both literally (physical health and vigor) and figuratively (la vitalité d'une économie). The adjective vital shares the same root and family.

Examples

"Les enfants débordent de vitalité."

Natural Translation

The children are brimming with vitality.

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