However, it's important to remember that context is crucial in translation. The phrase might be part of a larger sentence, in which case the meaning could be slightly different. For example:
* "La vie est belle" translates to "Life is beautiful."
* "La vie est un voyage" translates to "Life is a journey."
If you provide the full sentence or the context in which "vie est" is used, I can give you a more accurate translation.