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acerbity in French

acerbity in French is acerbité, amertume — acerbity means sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.

acerbity in French

acerbité
noun
Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
amertume
noun
Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
amertume
noun
Harshness, bitterness, or severity
acerbité
noun
Harshness, bitterness, or severity

What does "acerbity" mean?

  1. noun Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
  2. noun Harshness, bitterness, or severity.
  3. noun Something harsh (e.g. a remark, act or experience).
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What is "acerbity" in French?

"acerbity" in French is acerbité, amertume. acerbity means: Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.

Are there other ways to say "acerbity" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acerbity": acerbité, amertume.

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