Bon' vi`vant' ; plural Bons vivants [ French bon good + vivant , present participle of vivre to live.] A good fellow; a jovial companion; a free liver. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/77
bon vivant 1. A person who is devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment; especially, good food and drink. 2. Someone who has refined tastes; especially, any one who enjoys superb food and drink. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2318/