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lifeblood in French

lifeblood in French is forces vives, élément moteur, élément vital — lifeblood means blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.

lifeblood in French

forces vives
noun
(figuratively) That which is required for continued existence or function.
élément moteur
noun
(figuratively) That which is required for continued existence or function.
élément vital
noun
(figuratively) That which is required for continued existence or function.

What does "lifeblood" mean?

  1. noun Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.
    "The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived."
  2. noun Something absolutely essential to keeping a system, organization, or activity going.
    "Tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy."
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lifeblood in a sentence

  • The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived.
  • Tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy.
  • Volunteers are the lifeblood of this charity.

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What is "lifeblood" in French?

"lifeblood" in French is forces vives, élément moteur, élément vital. lifeblood means: Blood, viewed as essential to staying alive.

How do you use "lifeblood" in a sentence?

Example: "The wound drained his lifeblood before help arrived." In French, "lifeblood" is forces vives, élément moteur, élément vital.

Are there other ways to say "lifeblood" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lifeblood": forces vives, élément moteur, élément vital.

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