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    Amers (en. Bitter)

    /a.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having an unpleasant taste, often associated with non-sweet foods.
    The coffee was too bitter for my taste.
    Le café était trop amer pour mes goûts.
    Expressing intense pain or disappointment.
    She told her story with a bitter tone.
    Elle a raconté son histoire avec un ton amer.
    Describing a negative feeling or resentment.
    His comment was filled with unacknowledged bitterness.
    Son commentaire était chargé d'une amertume inavouée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amarus', meaning 'bitter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a bitter taste
    to feel disappointment
    avoir un goût amer
    bitter words
    painful or derogatory comments
    paroles amères
    to leave a bitter taste
    to have negative consequences.
    laisser un goût amer
    bitter as bile
    extremely bitter or unpleasant.
    amer comme un fiel

    Related Words

    bitterness
    Feeling of disappointment and resentment.
    amertume
    bitter (feminine)
    Feminine form of the word 'bitter'.
    amére
    bittering
    Process or effect of becoming bitter.
    amerissement

    Slang Meanings

    State of irritation or frustration regarding a situation.
    He ended the meeting with a bitter feeling due to the decisions made.
    Il a terminé la réunion avec un amer à cause des décisions prises.
    Referring to dark or acerbic humor.
    His comment had a bitter tone that made everyone laugh.
    Son commentaire avait un ton amer qui a fait rire tout le monde.