English–French

“bitter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/amɛʁ/

Example

Ce médicament est amer.

This medicine is bitter.

Illustration for amer (bitter)

How to say “bitter” in French

“Bitter” in French is amer.

A dense bitterness that stays at the back of the mouth and colors an experience with disappointment.

Full entry for amer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with amer

Ce commentaire lui a laissé un souvenir amer.

This comment left him with a bitter memory.

Tips for using amer

  • French uses amer for bitterness, while aigre describes sourness, so the two adjectives are not interchangeable.

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