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    Amères (en. Bitter)

    [a.mɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a bitter taste.
    The beer I tasted was very bitter.
    La bière que j'ai goûtée était très amère.
    Referring to something or an experience that is unpleasant.
    This memory leaves me with a bitter feeling.
    Ce souvenir me laisse un sentiment amer.
    Which expresses a feeling of sadness or resentment.
    His gaze was bitter after that betrayal.
    Son regard était amer après cette trahison.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amarus', meaning bitter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a bitter taste
    to express disappointment.
    avoir un goût amer
    to leave a bitter taste
    to produce an unpleasant sensation or memory.
    laisser un goût amer
    a bitter truth
    a truth that's hard to accept.
    une vérité amère

    Related Words

    bitterness
    The state of a person who feels bitterness.
    amertume
    bitter
    Referring to a taste that is unpleasant and sharp.
    amer

    Slang Meanings

    Disappointment or resentment towards a situation.
    After the breakup, he went through a bitter period.
    Après la rupture, il a vécu une période amère.
    A feeling of distrust or cynicism.
    His response had a bitter tone.
    Sa réponse avait une teinte amère.