Hélas (en. Alas)
[elɑ]
Synonyms
- malheureusement
- tristement
- ah !
- hélas et alas
- qui sait
Slang Meanings
Used to mark an exaggeration of despair.
He has failed at everything, alas!
Il a échoué à tout, hélas !
Used to ironize about an unfortunate situation.
Alas, another rainy weekend!
Hélas, encore un week-end pluvieux !