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

bon vivant

 noun
     
NEW! See related topics: FOODLEISURE
bon vi‧vant also bon viveur [countable]
DLDF formal someone who enjoys good food and wine, and being with people
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