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    Désolé (en. Sorry)

    /de.zɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who feels regret or sorrow.
    I am sorry to hear this news.
    Je suis désolé d'apprendre cette nouvelle.
    Who shows regret.
    He looked sorrowful after hearing the truth.
    Il a un air désolé après avoir entendu la vérité.
    Who is affected or touched by an unpleasant situation.
    She looked at me with a sorrowful gaze.
    Elle me regardait avec un regard désolé.

    Etymology

    From the verb "désole," coming from the Latin 'desolare' meaning 'to strip of life, to make sad.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I am sorry
    Expression used to offer apologies or to express regrets.
    Je suis désolé(e)
    It's sorry!
    Used to express that something is unfortunate or regrettable.
    C'est désolé!
    I am sorry to bother you
    Common phrase to apologize for interrupting someone.
    Je suis désolé de vous déranger

    Related Words

    disappointment
    Feeling of sadness or disappointment following an unmet expectation.
    déception
    boredom
    State of a mind that feels weary from a lack of interest or stimulation.
    ennui

    Slang Meanings

    Sorry but I can't.
    Sorry, it's not going to work today.
    Désolé, ça ne va pas le faire aujourd'hui.
    To have remorse.
    He feels sorry after hurting his friend.
    Il se sent désolé après avoir blessé son ami.
    Guilt.
    She is sorry for what she did.
    Elle est désolée pour ce qu'elle a fait.