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alack in French

alack in French is hélas — alack means an old-fashioned exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, or dismay.

alack in French

hélas
intj
An expression of sorrow or mourning.

What does "alack" mean?

  1. interjection An old-fashioned exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, or dismay.
    ""Alack, the poor fellow never stood a chance," the narrator sighed."
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alack in a sentence

  • "Alack, the poor fellow never stood a chance," the narrator sighed.

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What is "alack" in French?

"alack" in French is hélas. alack means: An old-fashioned exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, or dismay.

How do you use "alack" in a sentence?

Example: ""Alack, the poor fellow never stood a chance," the narrator sighed." In French, "alack" is hélas.

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