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    Navré (en. Sorry)

    /navʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    In a state of pain or sorrow.
    He is dismayed by the loss of his friend.
    Il est navré par la perte de son ami.
    Who feels a great regret or deep sadness.
    She was dismayed not to be able to attend the party.
    Elle était navrée de ne pas pouvoir assister à la fête.
    Referring to a contrite or dismayed person.
    I am dismayed to trouble you at this hour.
    Je suis navré de vous déranger à cette heure.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'navrer', derived from the Latin 'macerare', meaning 'to cause suffering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be dismayed
    To be in a state of sorrow or regret.
    être navré
    to feel dismayed
    To experience great sorrow or immense regret.
    se sentir navré
    a dismayed person
    A person who feels pain or sorrow.
    un navré

    Related Words

    to dismay
    To cause pain or deep regret to someone.
    navrer
    dismaying
    That provokes deep sorrow or great sadness.
    navrant
    sorrow
    A moral pain due to a loss or disappointment.
    chagrin

    Slang Meanings

    To be truly sorry for something.
    I'm dismayed, man, this thing isn't right.
    Je suis navré, man, ce truc va pas.
    To be disgusted or unhappy about a situation.
    You're really dismayed after what he said, aren't you?
    T'es navré après ce qu'il a dit, non?