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doux-amer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bittersweet adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.

Senses

doux-amer is used for these senses in English:

  • bittersweet Both bitter and sweet.
  • bittersweet (figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

bittersweet — full definition

  1. adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
  2. adj Bringing both happiness and sadness at the same time.

Related French words