Regrettait (en. Regretted)

/ʁəɡʁɛtɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To feel a sense of sadness or loss about something that happened.

He regretted not attending the meeting.

Il regrettait de ne pas avoir assisté à la réunion.

To feel remorse for a past action or decision.

She regretted saying that.

Elle regrettait d'avoir dit cela.

To have doubts or regrets about a decision made.

We regretted choosing that restaurant.

Nous regrettions d'avoir choisi ce restaurant.

From the verb 'regretter', derived from the Latin 'regretare' meaning 'to regret'.

to regret a choice

To experience disillusionment or remorse regarding a decision made.

regretter un choix

regretted not having

To express sadness about a missed opportunity.

regrettait de ne pas avoir

to have regrets

To feel sorrow for something that was not done.

avoir des regrets

regret

A feeling of sadness concerning a loss or past event.

regret

regrettable

Worthy of being regretted or causing regret.

regrettable

remorse

A feeling of guilt or regret after an action.

remords

To have regrets

He has regrets about what he could have done differently.

Il a des envies de ce qu'il aurait pu faire différemment.

To cry over spilled milk

Don’t cry over spilled milk, it’s useless!

Ne pleure pas sur le lait renversé, ça ne sert à rien!