arrière-goût

l'arrière-goût
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. aftertaste
Ce fromage a un arrière-goût assez prononcé.This cheese has quite a strong aftertaste.
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)
(lingering feeling)
a. aftertaste
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
La discussion avec mon patron m’a laissé un arrière-goût amer.The discussion with my boss left me with a bitter aftertaste.
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