Fiel (en. Gall)

/fjel/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A bitter or unpleasant taste, often used in the context of jokes.
The bile of her words left a bitter impression.
Le fiel de ses paroles laissa une impression amère.
A resentful or venomous state of mind.
He always speaks with bile when talking about his former colleagues.
Il s’exprime toujours avec fiel lorsqu’il parle de ses anciens collègues.

Etymology

From Latin 'fiele', meaning 'bitter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have bile
To be resentful or venomous.
avoir du fiel
to speak with bile
To express oneself in a bitter or mean manner.
parler avec fiel

Related Words

bitter
Having an unpleasant taste, opposite of sweet.
amer
resentment
A lasting feeling of dissatisfaction towards someone.
rancune
venomous
Containing venom, malicious.
venimeux

Slang Meanings

A harsh critique.
His bile towards others is well known.
Son fiel sur les autres est bien connu.
A malicious attitude.
She responded with bile, as usual.
Elle a répondu avec du fiel, comme d'habitude.