Rechercher
to live off
[phrase form: live]
01
survivre de, vivre grâce à
to financially survive by depending on someone or something else
Transitive: to live off a financial resource
Example
The street musician lived off the tips he received from passersby.
The student lived off their parents ' financial support while pursuing their education.
The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.
02
vivre de, se nourrir de
to depend on a particular food for survival
Transitive: to live off specific food items
Example
The castaways lived off coconuts and fish during their time on the island.
Many people in the region lived off rice as their staple food.
The family lived off potatoes and bread during the time of famine.
Exemple
The street musician lived off the tips he received from passersby.
The student lived off their parents' financial support while pursuing their education.
The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.
The struggling artist lives off the generosity of friends and family until their work gains recognition.
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