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das Ambiente
ambiance
The special atmosphere, mood, or flair of a place, for example a restaurant, an apartment, or an event.
example
Das kleine Café hat ein sehr gemütliches Ambiente.
The small café has a very cozy ambiance.
das Ambiente
ambiance
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Meanings
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French origin
'Ambiente' (ambiance) is a loanword from French. This explains the pronunciation and the neuter gender 'das Ambiente'. It is often used to describe a stylish or special atmosphere.
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant ist für sein elegantes Ambiente bekannt.
The restaurant is known for its elegant ambiance.
Typical adjectives
To describe the type of atmosphere, 'Ambiente' (ambiance) is often combined with certain adjectives. Common examples are 'ein gemütliches Ambiente' (a cozy ambiance), 'ein stilvolles Ambiente' (a stylish ambiance), or 'ein modernes Ambiente' (a modern ambiance).
EXAMPLE
Die Kerzen sorgten für ein romantisches Ambiente.
The candles created a romantic ambiance.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Ambiente' (ambiance) are 'ein Ambiente schaffen' (to create an ambiance), 'das Ambiente genießen' (to enjoy the ambiance), or 'ein besonderes Ambiente haben' (to have a special ambiance).
EXAMPLE
Mit der neuen Dekoration wollen wir ein einladendes Ambiente schaffen.
With the new decoration, we want to create an inviting ambiance.
Compare with
Ambiente vs Umgebung
surroundings / environment
'die Umgebung' and 'das Ambiente' can both have to do with a place, but they do not mean the same thing. 'die Umgebung' is what is around a place or a person: the area, the neighborhood, or the environment. 'das Ambiente' means the mood or atmosphere of a place, for example in a restaurant or at a party. Learners may confuse the words because both describe the impression a place gives. When it is about the location or the surrounding environment, 'Umgebung' fits. When it is about the mood, furnishings, or overall effect of a place, 'Ambiente' fits.
Ambiente
Das Restaurant ist klein, aber das Ambiente ist sehr gemütlich.
The restaurant is small, but the ambiance is very cozy.
Umgebung
Für den Umzug schaut sich mein Nachbar die Umgebung der neuen Wohnung genau an.
For the move, my neighbor is taking a close look at the surroundings of the new apartment.
In real life
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