/ ˌbɒ͂ viːˈvɒ͂; NAmE ˌbɑːn viːˈvɑːnt/ (also bon viv·eur / -ˈvɜː(r); NAmE /) noun
(from French ) a person who enjoys going out with friends and eating good food, drinking good wine, etc.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 17th cent.: from French , literally person living well, from bon good and vivre to live.