BON VIVANT


Meaning of BON VIVANT in English

bon vi ‧ vant /ˌbɒn viːˈvɒnt $ ˌbɒːn viːˈvɑːnt/ BrE AmE ( also bon viveur /-viːˈvɜː $ -viːˈvɜːr/) noun [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'person who lives well' ]

formal someone who enjoys good food and wine, and being with people

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