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    Amer (en. Bitter)

    /a.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a highly unpleasant taste.
    This orange is bitter, I can't eat it.
    Cette orange est amère, je ne peux pas la manger.
    Expresses moral pain or sadness.
    She has a bitter look after this failure.
    Elle a un regard amer après cet échec.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amarus', meaning bitter or painful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a bitter taste
    An unpleasant flavor that leaves a feeling of disappointment.
    un goût amer
    bitter sweet
    A mix of happiness and sadness.
    bitter sweet

    Related Words

    bitterness
    Feeling of disappointment or disillusionment.
    amertume
    bitterness
    Quality of what is bitter.
    amereté

    Slang Meanings

    To feel disgusted or disappointed by a situation.
    He is bitter about his last job.
    Il est amer à propos de son dernier travail.
    An expression to describe a crushing failure.
    The defeat was really bitter.
    La défaite était vraiment amère.