Struggle? That’s life in France (3)
I believe the answer is:
vie
I believe this is a double definition.
'struggle?' is the first definition.
(to vie is to struggle or contend with)
'that's life in france' is the second definition.
('life' in French)
(Other definitions for vie that I've seen before include "I've got to compete" , "contest" , "Strive in French way?" , "Contend, compete" , "Compete (with others)" .)