âpre

/apʁ/
1.
adjectivemasculine | feminineSing

harsh (weather, atmosphere)

bitter (taste)

rough (texture or sensation)

Le vent est vraiment âpre ce matin sur la côte.

The wind is really harsh this morning on the coast.

2.
adjectivemasculine | feminineSing

fierce

hard-fought

bitter (about competition or struggle)

La concurrence pour le poste s'annonce âpre.

The competition for the job looks like it will be fierce.