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bon vivant

Pronunciation: /bɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃, bɔ̃ vivɑ̃/

Definition of bon vivant

noun (plural bon vivants or bons vivants pronunc. same)

  • a person who devotes themselves to a sociable and luxurious lifestyle: he was a diplomat, bon vivant, and womanizer par excellence

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, literally 'person living well', from bon 'good' and vivre 'to live'

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