No. 4,913 in French
saumâtres
Brackish; slightly salty.
In a sentence
Les eaux du marais sont saumâtres.
The waters of the marsh are brackish.
The word 'saumâtres' is used as an adjective to describe water that is a mixture of salt and fresh water.
Elle avait une expression saumâtre après cette conversation.
She had a bitter expression after that conversation.
Here, 'saumâtre' metaphorically describes an expression characterized by bitterness or displeasure.
La soupe était légèrement saumâtre, avec une saveur indéfinissable.
The soup was slightly brackish, with an indeterminate flavor.
In this sentence, 'saumâtre' is applied to describe the taste of the soup, suggesting it has a somewhat salty or unpleasant taste.
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