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How to Say ‘What's the atmosphere like at your company?’ in French

Comment est l'ambiance chez vous ?

koh-mahn eh l' ahm-bee-AHNS shay voo

[koh-mahn eh l' ahm-bee-AHNS shay voo]

🇫🇷 In France: A natural, non-intrusive way to ask about company culture. People at career events expect it and usually answer openly.

Phrase Breakdown

Comment est l'ambiance

koh-mahn eh l' ahm-bee-AHNS

What is the atmosphere like

Link 'comment est' with a T sound: 'ko-man-tay'. 'Ambiance' has a nasal 'an' sound.

Example

Comment est l'ambiance ici ?

What's the atmosphere like here?

Words in this phrase

Comment

[koh-mahn]

how

Question word used to ask about the quality, manner, or appearance of something.

Example

Dans « Comment », « Comment » sert à demander une description.

In "How," "Comment" is used to ask for a description.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

[l']

the

Used before singular when the item is known.

Example

L'homme est là.

The man is there.

ambiance

[ahm-bee-AHNS]

atmosphere / vibe

Refers to the general feeling or mood in a workplace or event.

Example

L'ambiance dans votre équipe a l’air très positive.

The atmosphere in your team looks very positive.

chez vous ?

shay voo

at your place / at your company?

Here it means 'where you work'. Say 'shay voo' with a rising tone.

Example

Il fait beau chez vous ?

Is the weather nice where you are?

Words in this phrase

chez

[shay]

at the home of / at

A preposition often used for being at someone’s place, or feeling in a familiar environment.

Example

Lors des échanges, on se sent presque chez Chez les collègues ouverts.

During conversations, you almost feel at home among open colleagues.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

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