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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmbiance
/ˈæm.bi.əns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The character and atmosphere of a place.
"The dimly lit restaurant created a romantic ambiance for the anniversary dinner." - 2
A distinctive yet subtle quality, mood, or feeling surrounding a person, thing, or environment.
"Soft jazz music added a sophisticated ambiance to the art gallery opening."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English in the mid-20th century directly from French, where 'ambiance' derives from the Old French verb 'ambiancer' (to surround). Ultimately, it traces back to the Latin prefix 'ambi-' meaning 'around' combined with the root relating to going or moving, evolving to describe the surrounding atmosphere or mood of a place.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ambiance" is said worldwide
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ambiance
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.bjɑ̃s/
"L'ambiance de ce café est très chaleureuse."
Ambiente
Transliteration: /amˈbi̯ɛntə/
"Das Restaurant hat ein sehr gemütliches Ambiente."
atmosfera
Transliteration: /at.moˈsfɛ.ra/
"C'è un'atmosfera molto rilassante in questo giardino."
ambiente
Transliteration: /amˈbjente/
"El hotel ofrece un ambiente tranquilo y acogedor."
ambiente
Transliteration: /ã.biˈẽ.tʃi/
"A música suave criava um ambiente agradável."
वातावरण
Transliteration: vaataavaran
"रेस्तरां का वातावरण बहुत ही सुंदर और शांत था।"
氛围
Transliteration: fēnwéi
"这家餐厅的氛围非常浪漫。"
분위기
Transliteration: bunwigi
"그 카페는 아늑한 분위기를 가지고 있습니다."
雰囲気
Transliteration: funiki
"そのレストランは落ち着いた雰囲気があります。"
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