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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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