How do you say "The atmosphere is very calm." in French?

"The atmosphere is very calm." in French is "L'ambiance est très calme.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "L'ambiance est très calme." mean in English?

"L'ambiance est très calme." means "The atmosphere is very calm." in English.

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How to Say ‘The atmosphere is very calm.’ in French

L'ambiance est très calme.

l om-bee-ahns ay tray kalm

[l om-bee-ahns ay tray kalm]

Phrase Breakdown

L'ambiance

l om-bee-ahns

The atmosphere / vibe

Describes the general feeling or mood of a place or situation.

Example

L'ambiance est agréable.

The atmosphere is pleasant.

Words in this phrase

[l]

the

Contracted article before a vowel, meaning 'the'.

Example

L' ambiance est idéale pour se détendre.

The atmosphere is ideal for relaxing.

ambiance

[om-bee-ahns]

atmosphere / vibe

The feeling or mood in a place such as a yoga studio.

Example

L'ambiance de ce cours me plaît beaucoup.

I really like the atmosphere of this class.

Est très calme

ay tray kalm

Is very calm / quiet

Describes something as peaceful or not noisy.

Example

Le salon est très calme.

The living room is very quiet.

Words in this phrase

est

[ay]

Form of 'être' meaning 'is'.

Example

La salle est lumineuse et est bien chauffée.

The room is bright and is well heated.

très

[tray]

very

Used to emphasize the adjective that follows.

Example

Le professeur est très patient.

The teacher is very patient.

calme

[kalm]

calm / quiet

Means peaceful and not noisy.

Example

L'ambiance reste calme pendant tout le cours.

The atmosphere stays calm during the whole class.

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