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souring

UK
/ˈsaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaʊɚɪŋ/

Translations

souringgerund / present participle
Used to describe something that is in the process of becoming sour or metaphorically unpleasant.
qui tourneSe dit d’un aliment ou d’un liquide qui commence à devenir acide ou à mal tourner.
The souring milk gave off a sharp odor.
Le lait qui tourne dégageait une forte odeur.
qui se dégradeEmploi figuré pour une relation, un climat ou une situation qui devient moins favorable.
The souring relationship between the two countries led to increased tensions.
La relation qui se dégrade entre les deux pays a entraîné une hausse des tensions.
Synonyms
soured
going bad
turning sour
embittering
worsening
deteriorating
acidifying
fermenting
spoiling
souringnoun
sourings
pl
détériorationS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une relation ou une situation qui se dégrade.
The souring of their friendship was apparent after the argument.
La détérioration de leur amitié était évidente après la dispute.
acidificationDans le contexte des aliments ou des liquides qui deviennent acides.
The souring of the milk was evident by its unpleasant smell.
L'acidification du lait était évidente à son odeur désagréable.
Synonyms
bittering
sharpness
acidity
tartness
fermentation
sourverb

souring

Gerund

soured
Past Simple
soured
Past Participle
souring
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaʊə/
US
/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
turn
curdle
go bad
spoil
ferment

Definitions

souringgerund / present participle
Becoming unpleasant or unfriendly.
The souring relationship between the two countries led to increased tensions.
Undergoing a process that causes a sour taste or acidity.
The souring milk gave off a sharp odor.
souringnoun
The process of becoming sour or acidic, often referring to milk or other dairy products.
The souring of the milk was evident by its unpleasant smell.
A deterioration in quality or state, often used metaphorically to describe relationships or situations.
The souring of their friendship was apparent after the argument.
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.
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