sour in French
sour in French is aigre, sur, tourné — sour means having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
sour in French
aigre
sur
tourné
Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
rance
Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
acerbe
Tasting or smelling rancid.
acariâtre
Tasting or smelling rancid.
rance
Tasting or smelling rancid.
revêche
Tasting or smelling rancid.
acariâtre
acerbe
revêche
What does "sour" mean?
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adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
"The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy."
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adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
"The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day."
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adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
"He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected."
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noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.
"He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar."
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sour in a sentence
- The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy.
- The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day.
- He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected.
- Relations between the two neighbors turned sour after the fence dispute.
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What is "sour" in French?
"sour" in French is aigre, sur, tourné. sour means: Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
How do you use "sour" in a sentence?
Example: "The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy." In French, "sour" is aigre, sur, tourné.
Are there other ways to say "sour" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "sour": aigre, sur, tourné, rance, acerbe, acariâtre.
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