* "Savoir vivre" (pronounced "sah-vwar vee-vr"): This means "the art of living" or "the knowledge of how to live well". It refers to a set of etiquette and social graces that dictate appropriate behavior in various situations.
* "La vie" (pronounced "la vee"): This simply means "life" in French.
It's important to understand the context in which you encountered this phrase to determine its intended meaning. If you can provide more details, I can give you a more precise answer.