âpre

âpre
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. harsh
L'hiver à Montréal est d'une froideur âpre.Winter in Montréal is marked by a harsh cold.
b. rough
Le vent âpre de la mer m'a fait frissonner.The rough sea wind made me shiver.
a. harsh
Ce médicament a un arrière-goût âpre.This medicine has a harsh aftertaste.
b. bitter
Je n'aime pas trop les fruits au goût âpre.I don't really like fruits with a bitter taste.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(intense)
a. harsh
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Il y eut une discussion âpre entre les deux hommes en colère.There was a harsh discussion between the two angry men.
b. fierce
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Une âpre rivalité oppose les deux maisons d’édition depuis des années.There has been a fierce rivalry between the two publishing houses for years.
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