savoir vivre

savoir vivre

- Literally, "knowing how to live" or knowing how to get the most out of life.
See also related terms for knowing.
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Their chauffeur is waiting for them, with reverence and gratitude of the savoir vivre, salutes the couple and assists them in the limousine.
The free-spirited nature of the time influenced the company's direction and Aigner went on to become a cult brand by virtue of its reflection of a life of pleasure and savoir vivre. The company chose wild horses as its symbol, as it chimed with the atmosphere, materials and designs that defined the company, as well as the luxury of upmarket horse culture.
Lacombe, 30, is the head of Savoir Vivre, the lifestyle group that's making waves in the Tenth Arrondissement.
Biba sait tout faire, et dans la savoir constantinois qui n'est pas simple : les conserves maison, les pActisseries traditionnelles, les plats les plus compliquA@s, les coutures les plus raffinA@es A l'A@chelle du quotidien ou A celle des fA tes et des noces, le savoir vivre et recevoir etc., toutes choses qui vous donnent une filiation honorable juste par le savoir-faire et le savoir-se-tenir.
[beaucoup moins que]L'Oriental marocain, des siAaAaAeA?cles d'a culinaire juif[beaucoup plus grand que], nouveau livre de Maguy Kakon, est un recueil des expAaAaAeA@riences de vie, d'un savoir vivre et d'une cultu millAaAaAeA@naire bel et bien enracinAaAaAeA@e dans la mAaAaAeA@moire et l'histoire colle des Marocains.
Trial winners Silverwave and Left Hand enter calculations while, if there is to be a complete shock, it could come from German challenger Savoir Vivre.
When times were tough, flying from Beirut to Paris represented a lifeline connection to personal safety, not to mention savoir vivre and commerce.
A family friend added: "He has lived for these last two months with only laying at home now and then, at the gaming table, at the Savoir Vivre, and with women.
The workshop, held Saturday at the French Institute, Jounieh, aims to help children assimilate savoir vivre concepts through fun examples and role-play.
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