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sour

/saʊə/

/saʊɚ/

Translations

sournoun

sours

/ˈsaʊə/

/ˈsaʊɚ/

aciditéLe goût ou la sensation acide dans les aliments ou les boissons.

The sour in the sauce balanced the rich sweetness.

L’acidité de la sauce équilibrait la richesse de la douceur.

Additional translations

sourEmprunt utilisé pour certains cocktails.

Synonyms

acidic substance

sour cocktail

sourverb

soured

Past Simple

soured

Past Participle

souring

Gerund

/ˈsaʊə/

/ˈsaʊɚ/

s’aigrirPour une relation, une ambiance ou une situation qui devient moins agréable.

Their relationship began to sour after the argument.

Leur relation a commencé à s’aigrir après la dispute.

fermenterPour un aliment ou un produit laitier qui développe une saveur acide.

The milk began to sour after being left out of the fridge.

Le lait a commencé à fermenter après avoir été laissé hors du réfrigérateur.

Additional translations

tourner au vinaigreEmploi idiomatique pour une situation qui dégénère.

Synonyms

go bad

souradjective

sourer

Comp.

sourest

Super.

/saʊə/

/saʊɚ/

aigre

The milk had gone sour, so she had to throw it away.

Le lait était devenu aigre, alors elle a dû le jeter.

Additional translations

acideEmploi surtout pour un goût ou une odeur nettement acidulés.

amerPour un ton, une attitude ou une issue négative, hostile ou décevante.

discordantPour un son ou une note.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions

sournoun

A tart or acidic flavour sensation perceived in food or drink.

The sour in the sauce balanced the rich sweetness.

A type of alcoholic drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice and sugar.

He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.

sourverb

To make or become unpleasant, acrimonious, or unfriendly.

Their relationship began to sour after the argument.

To spoil or ruin something, especially a mood or atmosphere.

The unexpected rain soured the picnic plans.

To ferment and develop a sour taste, as in milk or other food products.

The milk began to sour after being left out of the fridge.

souradjective

Having an acidic taste or smell, similar to that of vinegar or lemon.

The milk had gone sour, so she had to throw it away.

Unpleasant or unfriendly in demeanor or attitude.

His sour expression made it clear he was not happy with the decision.

Having a disagreeable or negative effect or outcome.

The negotiations took a sour turn when neither party could agree on the terms.

Describing a musical tone or note that is noticeably out of tune, harsh, or dissonant.

The trumpet hit a sour note during the solo.

Off-key or harsh in sound; not accurately pitched.

The violinist hit a sour note during the solo.