A1 adjective Neutre #939 le plus courant

sour

/ˈsaʊər/

Having an acid or tart taste like a lemon or vinegar. It is also used to describe food, such as milk, that has become bad and has an unpleasant smell and taste.

Exemples

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1

This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.

This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.

2

The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.

The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.

3

Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.

Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.

Famille de mots

Nom
sourness
Verb
sour
Adverbe
sourly
Adjectif
sour
Apparenté
sourdough
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' shape your mouth makes when you suck on a sharp lemon: S for Sour.

Quiz rapide

I cannot drink this juice because it is too ____; I need to add some sugar.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sour

Exemples

1

This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.

everyday

This lemon is very sour and makes my mouth pucker.

2

The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.

formal

The inspector noted that the fruit had a sour odor.

3

Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.

informal

Ugh, I think this milk has gone sour.

4

The chemical reaction produced a sour byproduct.

academic

The chemical reaction produced a sour byproduct.

5

The negotiations turned sour after the budget was cut.

business

The negotiations turned sour after the budget was cut.

Famille de mots

Nom
sourness
Verb
sour
Adverbe
sourly
Adjectif
sour
Apparenté
sourdough

Collocations courantes

sour milk milk that has gone bad
sour taste a sharp flavor in the mouth
sour cream a thick, fermented cream used in cooking
sour expression an unhappy or annoyed look on someone's face
sour apple an apple with a sharp, tart taste

Phrases Courantes

sour grapes

pretending to dislike something because you cannot have it

go sour

to stop being pleasant or to fail

turn sour

to become bad or unsuccessful

Souvent confondu avec

sour vs bitter

Sour is the sharp taste of a lemon; bitter is the harsh taste of coffee or dark chocolate.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'sour' to describe flavors like citrus or vinegar, or to indicate that dairy products have spoiled. It can also figuratively describe a person's bad mood or a relationship that has become unpleasant.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'bitter' for lemons. Remember: lemons are sour, while coffee without sugar is bitter.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' shape your mouth makes when you suck on a sharp lemon: S for Sour.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'sur', meaning tart, acid, or fermented.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (sour milk) Used after linking verbs like 'taste', 'smell', or 'become' (The milk tastes sour) Can be used in comparative forms: sourer, sourest
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cuisines, 'sour cream' is a common topping for potatoes and tacos, while 'sour' flavors are often balanced with sugar.

Quiz rapide

I cannot drink this juice because it is too ____; I need to add some sugar.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sour

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