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se la vie

Description:

Se la vie is a French phrase that is commonly used in English to express acceptance or resignation in the face of a situation that is beyond one's control. It is often used to convey the idea that "such is life" and that one must accept things as they are.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. After losing the game, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Se la vie."
2. I missed my flight and couldn't get another one until the next day, but se la vie.
3. Life is full of ups and downs, se la vie.

Interjection:

1. Se la vie! There's nothing we can do about it now.
2. I can't believe she canceled the plans at the last minute, but se la vie.
3. The concert got postponed due to bad weather, se la vie.

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