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regret in French

regret in French is regret, regretter — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

regret in French

regret
noun
regretter
verb
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

What does "regret" mean?

  1. verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
    "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
  2. noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
    "She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
  3. noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
    "Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."

regret in a sentence

  • He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
  • I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
  • She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
  • Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "regret" in French?

"regret" in French is regret, regretter. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

How do you use "regret" in a sentence?

Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In French, "regret" is regret, regretter.

Are there other ways to say "regret" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "regret": regret, regretter.

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