Rechercher
to live off
[phrase form: live]
01
vivre de, survivre grâce à
to financially survive by depending on someone or something else
Transitive: to live off a financial resource
Example
The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.
She has been able to live off her savings for the past year.
Many students live off their parents' support while attending university.
02
vivre de, se nourrir de
to depend on a particular food for survival
Transitive: to live off specific food items
Example
The survivalist lived off wild plants and insects in the wilderness.
The family lived off potatoes and bread during the time of famine.
The astronaut lived off specially prepared freeze-dried meals during their mission in space.
