Atmosphérique (en. Atmospheric)

/at.mos.fe.ʁik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to the atmosphere, ambient air.

Atmospheric conditions can change rapidly.

Les conditions atmosphériques peuvent varier rapidement.

Describes an environment that creates a certain ambiance.

The café had a pleasant atmospheric ambiance.

Le café avait une ambiance atmosphérique agréable.

Related to phenomena that occur in the atmosphere.

Atmospheric sciences study climate and weather.

Les sciences atmosphériques étudient le climat et la météo.

From the word atmosphere, derived from the Greek 'atmos' (vapor) and 'sphaira' (sphere) with the suffix '-ic'.

atmospheric pressure

The force exerted by air on a surface.

pression atmosphérique

atmospheric data

Information regarding the state of the atmosphere.

données atmosphériques

atmospheric phenomena

Events related to the atmosphere such as storms.

phénomènes atmosphériques

atmosphere

Gaseous envelope that surrounds a planet.

atmosphère

meteorology

Science that studies the atmosphere and meteorological phenomena.

météorologie

climate

Average atmospheric conditions in a region over a long period.

climat

Very pleasant ambiance in a place.

This bar has a very atmospheric vibe.

Ce bar a une atmosphère trop atmosphérique.

Describes a light or relaxed situation.

We were in an atmospheric vibe during the evening.

On était dans une vibe atmosphérique pendant la soirée.