amer
bitter
The French word 'amer' is used similarly to the English equivalent 'bitter'. It is an adjective often used to describe a strong, sharp taste that is not sweet, or can be used metaphorically to describe a difficult, painful, or resentful emotion.
Example sentences using: amer
Le café est souvent amer.
Coffee is often bitter.
This sentence is a general statement about coffee's taste, using 'amer' (bitter) to describe it. It demonstrates how 'amer' can be used to describe flavors.
J'ai une sensation amère en bouche.
I have a bitter taste in my mouth.
This sentence describes the speaker's sensory experience, using 'amère' (the feminine form of 'bitter') to describe a taste.
Il regardait le passé avec un sentiment amer.
He looked at the past with a bitter feeling.
This sentence uses 'amer' in a metaphorical sense, describing an emotion rather than a physical taste, demonstrating its versatility as a descriptor.