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    D'amertume (en. Bitterness)

    /da.mɛʁ.tym/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a being experiencing resentment or regret.
    He spoke with great bitterness.
    Il parlait avec une grande amertume.
    Bitter taste felt in certain drinks or foods.
    This coffee has a pronounced bitterness.
    Ce café a une amertume prononcée.
    Feeling of disillusionment in the face of a situation.
    The bitterness of his defeat was palpable.
    L'amertume de sa défaite était palpable.

    Etymology

    The word 'bitterness' comes from the Latin 'amaritudo', which means 'that which is bitter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be bitter
    To have an attitude or feeling full of resentment.
    être amer
    to live in bitterness
    To undergo a life full of regrets or disappointments.
    vivre dans l'amertume
    bitterness of the past
    Regrets related to past events.
    amertume du passé

    Related Words

    bitter
    Having an unpleasantly strong and pungent taste.
    amer
    resentment
    Feeling of persistent hostility and resentment.
    rancœur
    disappointment
    State of someone who is disappointed, who has unmet expectations.
    déception

    Slang Meanings

    Resentment
    His resentment after that betrayal led to a deep feeling of bitterness.
    Son ressentiment après cette trahison a conduit à un vif sentiment d'amertume.
    To have a bitter heart
    After his breakup, he had a bitter heart.
    Après sa rupture, il avait le cœur amer.