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    Aigreur (en. Bitterness)

    [ɛɡʁœʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The bitter or acidic character of something.
    The bitterness of the wine indicates it is of poor quality.
    L'aigreur du vin indique qu'il n'est pas de bonne qualité.
    Feeling of resentment or discontent.
    He feels bitterness towards the injustice.
    Il éprouve une aigreur face à l'injustice.
    Unpleasant or acerbic aspect in speech.
    His bitterness in the critiques pleases no one.
    Son aigreur dans les critiques ne plaît à personne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acer', which means 'bitter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in bitterness
    Living by complaining and having a bitter spirit.
    vivre dans l'aigreur
    bitterness of tone
    A way of speaking that is harsh or unpleasant.
    aigreur de ton

    Related Words

    bitter
    Having a sharp or acidic taste.
    aigre
    bitter
    Having an unpleasant taste like that of certain foods.
    amère
    acerbic
    Being harsh and biting, especially in critiques.
    acerbe

    Slang Meanings

    To be bitter
    He has been really bitter since he was laid off.
    Il est vraiment aigre depuis qu'il a été licencié.
    To have a low morale
    His life has been filled with bitterness since his breakup.
    Sa vie est remplie d'aigreur depuis sa rupture.