English–French
“sour” in French
How to say “sour” in French
“Sour” in French is acide.
A penetrating sourness that may describe taste, chemical action, or a sharp verbal attack.
Example sentences with acide
Son ton était acide pendant la réunion.
His tone was biting during the meeting.
Tips for using acide
- In figurative use, une remarque acide means a biting remark rather than a comment about acidity.
Other French words for “sour”
Ce citron est aigre.
This lemon is sour.