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.