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atmosphere
A special, characteristic, and appealing atmosphere or aura that a place, person, or thing has.
Die kleinen Gassen und alten Häuser geben der Stadt ein einzigartiges Flair.
The small alleys and old houses give the city a unique atmosphere.
Careful: 'Flair' (atmosphere) in German means a special atmosphere. It is not the same as the English word 'flair', which describes a special talent or sense for something.
Das Café hat ein gemütliches Flair mit seinen alten Möbeln.
The café has a cozy atmosphere with its old furniture.
'Flair' (atmosphere) is often combined with adjectives like 'besonderes' (special), 'einzigartiges' (unique), 'internationales' (international), or 'historisches' (historic). You can 'genießen' (enjoy) the atmosphere of a place or 'verleihen' (lend/give) atmosphere to a place.
Die Live-Musik verleiht der Bar ein besonderes Flair.
The live music gives the bar a special atmosphere.
'Flair' (atmosphere) is most commonly used with the verb 'haben' (to have) to describe the atmosphere of a place. Another typical construction is 'ein Flair von etwas' (an atmosphere of something).
Diese Nachbarschaft hat ein künstlerisches Flair.
This neighborhood has an artistic atmosphere.
atmosphere
Atmosphäre and Flair both describe the impression created by a place or event. Atmosphäre is neutral and can be pleasant, boring, or tense; Flair usually refers to a special, characteristic, and appealing quality. Use Atmosphäre in general, and Flair when emphasizing a distinctive character.
Das Café hat durch seine alten Möbel ein besonderes Flair.
The café has a special atmosphere because of its antique furniture.
Nach dem Streit war die Atmosphäre im Café angespannt.
After the argument, the atmosphere in the café was tense.
