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