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bitterness in French

bitterness in French is amertume — bitterness means a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.

bitterness in French

amertume
noun
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.

What does "bitterness" mean?

  1. noun A sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.
    "The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out."
  2. noun A lasting feeling of resentment or anger, often from being treated unfairly.
    "Years after the divorce, there was still bitterness between them."
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bitterness in a sentence

  • The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out.
  • Too much bitterness in the sauce ruined the dish.
  • Years after the divorce, there was still bitterness between them.
  • He spoke about the layoff with obvious bitterness.

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What is "bitterness" in French?
"bitterness" in French is amertume. bitterness means: A sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.
How do you use "bitterness" in a sentence?
Example: "The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out." In French, "bitterness" is amertume.
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