amer

amer
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. bitter
Le cacao peut être amer.Cocoa can be bitter.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(resentful or sad)
a. bitter
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Eugénie n'avait pas pu poursuivre sa carrière de pianiste, et ça l'avait rendue amère.Eugénie had not been able to continue her career as a pianist, and this had made her bitter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. bitters
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Ce cocktail est fait avec un amer à l'orange.The cocktail is made with orange bitters.
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