English–French
“bitter taste” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/amɛʁtym/
Example
Ce chocolat a beaucoup d'amertume.
This chocolate has a strong bitter taste.
How to say “bitter taste” in French
“Bitter taste” in French is amertume.
Bitterness left behind, on the tongue from food or in the mind from a hurt or disappointment.
Example sentences with amertume
Après sa démission, elle a exprimé son amertume.
After her resignation, she expressed her bitterness.
Tips for using amertume
- The emotional sense of amertume is more formal and expressive than déception, and it often suggests resentment rather than simple disappointment.