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    Aigrement (en. Sourly)

    /ɛɡʁəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An unpleasant taste or tone, often associated with acidity.
    The applesauce had a sourness that surprised the guests.
    La compote avait un aigrement qui surprit les invités.
    An acerbic or unpleasant state of mind.
    His sourness was palpable during the meeting.
    Son aigrement était palpable lors de la réunion.
    An bitter character in a conversation.
    He spoke sourly, which made everyone uncomfortable.
    Il s'est exprimé avec aigrement, ce qui a mis mal à l'aise tout le monde.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'acer' which means 'sour, acidic'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak sourly
    To express oneself in an unpleasant or harsh manner.
    parler avec aigrement
    a sour tone
    A tone of voice that expresses discontent or irony.
    un ton aigre
    to have bitterness
    To be plagued by a certain bitterness or resentment.
    avoir de l'aigreur

    Related Words

    sour
    Having an unpleasant and acidic taste.
    aigre
    acerbic
    Who bites and criticizes with a certain violence.
    acerbe
    harsh
    Who is unpleasant to taste or in feelings.
    âpre

    Slang Meanings

    A bitter or critical comment.
    His sourness on the subject surprised everyone.
    Son aigrement sur le sujet a surpris tout le monde.
    An unpleasant attitude towards others.
    She responded with such bitterness that it cooled the atmosphere.
    Elle a répondu avec tant d'aigrement que cela a refroidi l'atmosphère.