Ambiance versus Ambience

What is the Difference Between Ambiance and Ambience?


When to Use Ambience

Ambience is a noun. It refers to the general character or atmosphere of a place.

For example,

  • The low lighting and fireplaces gave the restaurant a pleasant ambience.

    When to Use Ambiance

    Ambiance, when it is spelled as such, has all the same meanings and uses as ambience.

    For example,

  • The grocery store had all the ambiance of a warehouse.


    Summary

    Is it ambiance or ambience? Ambiance and ambience are two different spellings of the same word, which denotes atmosphere or mood, especially of a place.

    Neither spelling is incorrect, but ambience is standard in formal writing.

    Ambience is the preferred spelling in English.

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