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    Amère (en. Bitter)

    /amɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having an unpleasant taste, one that stings or irritates.
    The coffee was too bitter for my taste.
    Le café était trop amère pour mon goût.
    Referring to a situation or memory that causes sadness or suffering.
    She had bitter thoughts when reflecting on her childhood.
    Elle a eu des pensées amères en repensant à son enfance.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'amārus', meaning 'bitter' or 'sour'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a bitter glow
    A glow that evokes sadness or melancholy.
    une lueur amère
    bitter words
    Words filled with resentment or pain.
    paroles amères

    Related Words

    bitterly
    In a bitter or unpleasant manner.
    amèrement
    bitterness
    Feeling of disillusionment, resentment.
    amertume

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person who is constantly unhappy or disillusioned.
    He is so bitter that he always finds the negative in everything.
    Il est tellement amère qu'il trouve toujours le négatif dans tout.
    Expression that denotes a persistent and unpleasant taste in an informal context.
    This beer has a bitter aftertaste, it's not great.
    Cette bière a un arrière-goût amère, c'est pas top.