vive Meaning, Definition & Usage

Vive
Etymology
F., imperative sing. pres. fr. vivre to live, L. vivere.
Definitions
  1. Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi, long live the king; vive la bagatelle, success to trifles or sport.
Vive adjective
Etymology
L. vivus: cf. F. vif. See Vivid.
Definitions
  1. Lively; animated; forcible. Obs. Bacon.

Webster 1913