[ ˌbɒ~ vi:'vɒ~ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s or bons vivants pronunciation same) a person indulging in a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
Origin
C17: from Fr., lit. 'person living well'.
[ ˌbɒ~ vi:'vɒ~ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s or bons vivants pronunciation same) a person indulging in a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
Origin
C17: from Fr., lit. 'person living well'.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004