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How to Say ‘Quite like family, even’ in French

Assez familiales même

ah-say fah-mee-lee-ahl mehm

[ah-say fah-mee-lee-ahl mehm]

💬 Usage Tip: Même at the end adds emphasis like "even" or "actually." French often puts it after the idea it strengthens, as in sympa même or assez flexible même.

Phrase Breakdown

Assez

[ah-say]

quite / fairly

"Assez" means "quite" or "fairly," showing a moderate to strong degree.

Example

Assez familiales même, les relations restent respectueuses.

Quite family-like even so, the relationships remain respectful.

familiales

[fah-mee-lee-ahl]

family-like / informal

"Familiales" describes a warm, informal atmosphere, not literally about family members.

Example

Assez familiales même, les discussions sont naturelles au bureau.

Quite family-like even, discussions are natural in the office.

même

[mehm]

even

"Même" adds emphasis, like saying "even" or "actually even."

Example

Assez familiales même, selon plusieurs employés.

Quite family-like even, according to several employees.

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