aigre

aigre
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. sour
Le lait me semble aigre. Je crois qu'il a tourné !This milk tastes sour. I think it's gone bad!
b. sharp
Tu as mis trop de vinaigre dans la salade. Elle a un goût aigre.You put too much vinegar on the salad. It tastes sharp.
a. sour
L'odeur aigre du fromage remplissait la cuisine.The sour smell of cheese filled the kitchen.
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)
(hurtful)
a. harsh (for remarks)
Hélène a lancé un commentaire aigre qui m'a blessé.Hélène made a harsh comment that hurt me.
b. cutting (for remarks)
Son ton aigre a rendu la réunion très tendue.His cutting tone made the meeting very tense.
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