wormwood in French

wormwood in French is absinthe, armoise, amertume — wormwood means a very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.

wormwood in French

absinthe

noun

An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

armoise

noun

An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

amertume

noun

(figurative) Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.

fiel

noun

(figurative) Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.

What does "wormwood" mean?

noun A very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.
"Amongst the herbs to be administered when the charm was sung over him were a yew-berry, lupin, helenium, marsh mallow, dock, elder, wormwood and strawberry leaves."
noun Something that causes bitterness, grief, or resentment.
"The betrayal was wormwood to her for years afterward."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wormwood in a sentence

Amongst the herbs to be administered when the charm was sung over him were a yew-berry, lupin, helenium, marsh mallow, dock, elder, wormwood and strawberry leaves.
Tradition credits John the Baptist with wearing a girdle fashioned of wormwood, while he was in the wilderness.
The betrayal was wormwood to her for years afterward.

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wormwood" in French?

"wormwood" in French is absinthe, armoise, amertume. wormwood means: A very bitter herb used in medicine and in making absinthe and vermouth.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "wormwood": absinthe, armoise, amertume, fiel.

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