bitter in French
bitter in French is rude, dur, sévère — bitter means having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
bitter in French
rude
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
dur
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
sévère
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
haineux
Hateful or hostile.
haïssable
Hateful or hostile.
hostile
Hateful or hostile.
odieux
Hateful or hostile.
amer
Cynical and resentful.
What does "bitter" mean?
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adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
"Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children."
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adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
"They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since."
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noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.
"The landlord recommended a local bitter brewed just down the road."
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bitter in a sentence
- Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children.
- The medicine had a bitter taste, so she drank water afterwards.
- They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since.
- She still feels bitter about losing the promotion.
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What is "bitter" in French?
"bitter" in French is rude, dur, sévère. bitter means: Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
How do you use "bitter" in a sentence?
Example: "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children." In French, "bitter" is rude, dur, sévère.
Are there other ways to say "bitter" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "bitter": rude, dur, sévère, haineux, haïssable, hostile.
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