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How to Say ‘Yes, even quite family-like.’ in French

Oui, assez familiales même.

wee ah-say fah-mee-lee-ahl mehm

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

🇫🇷 In France: Saying a workplace feels familial can be positive in France, suggesting warmth and closeness. But in real life, some listeners may also hear possible downsides like blurry boundaries, so context matters.

Phrase Breakdown

Oui

[wee]

yes

"Oui" is the basic word for "yes."

Example

Oui, assez familiales même. C'est ce que beaucoup apprécient ici.

Yes, quite family-like even. That's what many people appreciate here.

Assez familiales même

ah-say fah-mee-lee-ahl mehm

Quite family-like even / almost like family

Means the relationships feel fairly close and friendly, almost familial.

Example

L’ambiance est assez familiale même.

The atmosphere is quite family-like even.

Words in this phrase

assez

[ah-say]

quite / fairly

"Assez" gives a nuanced positive description.

Example

Oui, assez familiales même. On se connaît bien dans l'équipe.

Yes, quite family-like even. We know each other well in the team.

familiales

[fah-mee-lee-ahl]

family-like / informal

"Familiales" suggests close and warm social relations at work.

Example

Oui, assez familiales même. L'ambiance reste pourtant professionnelle.

Yes, quite family-like even. The atmosphere still remains professional, though.

même

[mehm]

even

"Même" adds emphasis to the previous description.

Example

Oui, assez familiales même. Cela surprend parfois les candidats.

Yes, quite family-like even. That sometimes surprises candidates.

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