French Expression · Intermediate
Gagner sa vie
To earn a living
Pronunciation: ga-NYAY sa VEE
Meaning
To work to obtain money or the necessities for one's life.
Example
Il travaille dur pour gagner sa vie et soutenir sa famille.
He works hard to earn a living and support his family.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Gagner sa vie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.