Regrette (en. Regrets)

/ʁəɡʁɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To feel regret for something, to feel uncomfortable due to a past action.

She regrets her career choice.

Elle regrette son choix de carrière.

To wish that something were different from what it is.

I regret not taking pictures during my trip.

Je regrette de ne pas avoir pris de photos lors de mon voyage.

To express apologies for something one has done.

They regret having missed the concert.

Ils regrettent d'avoir manqué le concert.

From Latin "regretare," meaning to go back.

I regret it

Expression used to express apologies.

Je le regrette

To regret bitterly

To feel a deep sense of regret.

Regretter amèrement

To regret something

To be sorry because of a past action.

Regretter quelque chose

regret

Feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction regarding a choice or event.

regret

regrettable

Worthy of regret.

regrettable

to regret

To have regret for something.

regretter

To have remorse

He has remorse after saying that.

Il a des remords après avoir dit cela.

To be in a blur

I am in a blur because of my decision.

Je suis dans le flou à cause de ma décision.