ambiance meaning
ambiance :
atmosphere, mood
noun
▪ The restaurant has a cozy ambiance.
▪ The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere.
▪ The ambiance of the party was lively.
▪ The mood of the party was lively.
paraphrasing
▪ environment – atmosphere
▪ setting – mood
▪ tone – mood
▪ vibe – feeling
Pronunciation
ambiance [ˈæmbiˌɑːns]
The stress is on 'am' and sounds like 'am-bee-ans'.
Common phrases and grammar about ambiance
ambiance - Common meaning
noun
atmosphere, mood
Part of Speech Changes for "ambiance"
▪ ambient (adjective) – relating to the surrounding area
▪ ambience (noun) – another spelling for ambiance
Common Expressions with "ambiance"
▪ create an ambiance – make a mood
▪ enhance the ambiance – improve the mood
▪ warm ambiance – cozy atmosphere
▪ relaxing ambiance – calming mood
Important examples of ambiance in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, ambiance often refers to the atmosphere of a place, like a restaurant or office.
Example of a confusing word: ambience (a variant spelling of ambiance)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Ambiance is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often describing the mood of a place.
ambiance
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
cozy ambiance
'warm atmosphere', used to describe a comfortable place.
set the ambiance
means 'to create a mood', used when preparing a place for an event.
Differences between similar words and ambiance
ambiance
,
atmosphere
differences
Ambiance refers to the mood of a place, while atmosphere can mean both the mood and the air around us.
Words with the same origin as ambiance
The origin of ambiance
The word ambiance comes from the French word 'ambiance', which means 'surrounding atmosphere'.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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