This is the 5102nd most frequent French word.
âpre
Harsh, bitter, or rough.
In this sentence, 'âpre' describes the sharp, unpleasant taste.
L'âpre goût de cette médecine est difficile à oublier.
The bitter taste of this medicine is hard to forget.
Here, 'âpre' is used to describe rough or challenging terrain.
Le terrain âpre ne facilita pas la progression des randonneurs.
The rough terrain did not make the hikers' progress easy.
In this case, 'âpre' expresses the intense and difficult nature of the conflict or struggle.