apprécier la société

You usually use a possessive adjective with this phrase. You might say j'apprécie ta société or nous apprécions votre société. It acts as a verb phrase. You can use it to thank a host. You can use it to compliment a new friend. It feels very natural in both spoken and written French.

Use it after a lovely dinner party. It is perfect for a follow-up text after a first date. Use it when you want to be polite but sincere. It works well in professional settings too. It shows you enjoy a colleague's presence without being too personal. It is the ultimate 'classy' compliment.

Do not use this for a business corporation. In French, une société is a company, but this phrase is personal. If you say you 'appreciate the company' of Google, it sounds very strange. Avoid it in very high-energy, slang-heavy environments. It might sound a bit too 'proper' for a loud nightclub. Don't use it if you barely spoke to the person.

French culture places a high value on 'la convivialité.' This is the art of eating, drinking, and talking together. Being 'good company' is a highly respected trait in France. Historically, 'la société' referred to the high-society salons of Paris. Today, it is a way to acknowledge the 'social bond' between people.

You might hear rechercher la société de quelqu'un. This means you actively seek someone out. You could also say être de bonne société. This means someone has excellent manners. Another common one is se plaire en société. This means you are a social butterfly who enjoys being around people.