Ambiance: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambiance

 

[ ˈɒmbiəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creating atmosphere

The ambiance of a place refers to the character and atmosphere that it seems to have.

Synonyms

atmosphere, mood, vibe

Examples of usage

  • The cozy little restaurant had a romantic ambiance.
  • The music and lighting helped create a relaxing ambiance.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambiance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambiente

🇮🇳 वातावरण

🇩🇪 Ambiente

🇮🇩 suasana

🇺🇦 атмосфера

🇵🇱 atmosfera

🇯🇵 雰囲気 (ふんいき)

🇫🇷 ambiance

🇪🇸 ambiente

🇹🇷 ortam

🇰🇷 분위기

🇸🇦 جو

🇨🇿 atmosféra

🇸🇰 atmosféra

🇨🇳 气氛 (qìfēn)

🇸🇮 vzdušje

🇮🇸 andrúmsloft

🇰🇿 атмосфера

🇬🇪 ატმოსფერო

🇦🇿 atmosfer

🇲🇽 ambiente

Etymology

The word ambiance originated in French in the mid-19th century, derived from the Old French verb ambier, meaning 'to go around'. It first appeared in English in the late 19th century. The term is commonly used in the context of creating a specific atmosphere or mood in a particular place.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,482, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.