Bon vivant

phrase/ˌbɑn vɪvˈɑnt/culture

Definition

A person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bon vivant (literally “one who lives well, good ‘liver’ (living person)”), from bon (“good”) + vivant (“person who is living”), agent noun of vivre (“to live”).

Synonyms

bon viveur, hedonist

In a sentence

A bon vivant who knew every restaurant in the city by name.