rancœur

Il a parlé sans colère, mais avec une rancœur évidente.
He spoke without anger, but with clear bitterness.
Au fil des années, la rancœur entre les deux familles a grandi.
Over the years, resentment between the two families grew.
Sa rancœur vient d’une promesse jamais tenue.
His resentment comes from a promise that was never kept.
Elle garde de la rancœur envers son ancien associé.
She still feels resentment toward her former business partner.
La discussion a permis d’apaiser leur rancœur.
The discussion helped ease their resentment.

Similar words

rancune

aigreur

ressentiment

amertume

Elle garde de la rancœur envers son ancien associé.
She still feels resentment toward her former business partner.
Sa rancœur vient d’une promesse jamais tenue.
His resentment comes from a promise that was never kept.
Au fil des années, la rancœur entre les deux familles a grandi.
Over the years, resentment between the two families grew.
Il a parlé sans colère, mais avec une rancœur évidente.
He spoke without anger, but with clear bitterness.
La discussion a permis d’apaiser leur rancœur.
The discussion helped ease their resentment.

ressentiment

rancune

amertume

aigreur

From Latin rancor, first referring to something gone stale and later to bitter feeling.

What does rancœur mean?

It means lasting resentment after a wrong or disappointment.

Is rancœur feminine?

Yes, French uses une rancœur.

How is rancœur spelled?

The standard spelling uses the ligature œ.

Can rancœur last for years?

Yes, it often describes a feeling that persists.

What is a close synonym of rancœur?

Ressentiment is a close synonym.

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