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How do you say we live in french?

"We live" in French can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context and desired level of formality:

Formal:

* Nous vivons (pronounced "noo vee-vohn") - This is the most common and formal way to say "we live."

Informal:

* On vit (pronounced "ohn vee") - This is a more informal and general way to say "we live" and is often used to talk about life in general.

* On habite (pronounced "ohn ah-beet") - This is also informal and means "we live" in the sense of "we reside."

To specify location:

You can add the location after the verb:

* Nous vivons à Paris. (pronounced "noo vee-vohn ah pah-ree") - We live in Paris.

* On vit en France. (pronounced "ohn vee ahn frahnce") - We live in France.

Other possibilities:

* Nous sommes installés à... (pronounced "noo sohm in-stah-lay ah...") - We are settled in... (More formal and suggests permanence)

* On est chez nous. (pronounced "ohn eh sheh noo") - We are home. (Very informal)

The best way to say "we live" in French depends on the context and your desired level of formality.

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