What Language Is Ambience?

Origin. Late 19th century from ambient+ -ence, or from French ambiance, from ambiant 'surrounding'.

Is the word ambiance French?

Ambience comes from a French word meaning “surrounding.” Ambience is the mood or atmosphere of a certain environment.

Where does the word ambience come from?

Origin and usage

Ambience is a comparatively recent word, having first been used at the end of the 19th century. It is either formed from the adjective ambient and the suffix -ence, or is possibly a borrowing from the French word 'ambiance' meaning 'surroundings'.

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