soured

• Décrit des relations, une humeur ou une situation qui, avec le temps, sont devenues désagréables, amères ou moins favorables.

Describes a relationship, mood, or situation that has become unpleasant, bitter, or less favorable over time.

1. Having turned badB1formal

   Describes food, especially dairy products, that has become acidic, spoiled, or unfit for consumption.

   tourné, aigri

   • The milk had soured and smelled unpleasant.
   • He poured the soured cream down the sink.
   • The leftover soup soured after being left out overnight.

   Synonymescurdledoffrancidspoiledturned

   Antonymesfreshsweet

2. Become bitter or resentfulB2formal

   Describes a person's mood, attitude, or relationship that has become negative, bitter, or unpleasant.

   devenir aigri ou rancunier

   • Years of disappointment had soured his outlook on life.
   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • She had a soured expression after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymesalienatedbittercynicaldisenchanteddisillusionedestrangedhostileresentful

   Antonymesamiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de devenir acide, amer ou désagréable au goût, ou de devenir aigre, maussade ou tendu dans l'humeur ou les relations.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Devenir aigre/acide

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   Synonymesacetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   devenir désagréable

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymescurdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen