atmosphère
atmosphere
The French word 'atmosphère' is used to describe the layer of gases surrounding the earth, the same as in English. It can also refers more broadly to the mood or feeling in a particular place, similar to how 'atmosphere' is used in English. Examples of usage are: 'L'atmosphère sur la Terre protège la vie' (The atmosphere on Earth protects life) or 'La réunion avait une atmosphère tendue' (The meeting had a tense atmosphere).
Example sentences using: atmosphère
L'atmosphère de cette pièce est chaleureuse.
The atmosphere of this room is warm.
This sentence could be used to describe the feeling a room gives off, perhaps one with a lot of comfortable furniture and a fireplace. 'Chaleureuse', meaning warm, describes the adjective for 'atmosphere' which is 'atmosphère'.
La terre a une atmosphère qui protège contre les rayons UV nocifs.
Earth has an atmosphere that protects against harmful UV rays.
This phrase refers to the planet's atmosphere's protective properties. 'Atmosphère' is used here to describe a scientific term in our physical world around us, the 'atmosphere' around Earth. 'Rayons UV' translates to 'UV rays', with 'nocifs' translating to 'harmful'.
Je ne peux pas respirer dans cette atmosphère tendue.
I can't breathe in this tense atmosphere.
This sentence could be used when the environment is nervous or pressured. 'Atmosphère' in this statement describes the mood of a situation, 'tendue' (tense). 'Je ne peux pas respirer' means 'I can't breathe', indicating a sense of discomfort.