Synonyms of c'est la vie

18 similar words

Another word for c'est la vie is it is as it is. Other synonyms of c'est la vie are it is how it is, it is what it is, life's a bitch, shit happens and so be it.

Synonyms and similar words for c'est la vie

it is as it isSynonym of it is what it is.
it is how it isSynonym of it is what it is.
it is what it isThat's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint.
life's a bitch vulgarLife can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding.
shit happens vulgarAn expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.
so be itAn indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.
so is life
so it goesAn expression of acceptance of misfortune.
such is lifeUsed to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.
that's lifeExpressing an acceptance of misfortune.
that's that and this is this
that's the way it goesSynonym of so it goes.
that’s the way it plays
that's the way life isThat is the way things happen.
that's the way the ball bouncesThat is the way things happen.
that's the way the cookie crumblesThat is the way things happen; that's life.
that's the way the mop flopsThat is the way things happen.
them's the breaksThat is the way things happen; that's life.

phrase An expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life; so it goes.

What is another word for c'est la vie?: C'est la vie has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as it is as it is, it is how it is, it is what it is, life's a bitch, shit happens, so be it, so is life and so it goes.
What does c'est la vie mean?: C'est la vie means an expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life; so it goes.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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