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Ambiance vs. Ambience
Ambiance
/ˈæmbiəns/Examples:
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Ambience
/ˈæmbiəns/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Ambiance and ambience are interchangeable in most contexts.
- Ambiance is the French term that has been adopted into English, often used in contexts where a sophisticated or cultured tone is desired.
- Ambience is the more commonly used spelling in English-speaking countries.
- Think of b in ambiance as borrowed from French.
- Remember ambie in ambience like ambient which both relate to surroundings.
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