sorry in French
sorry in French is désolé, regrettant, navré — sorry means feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
sorry in French
désolé
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
regrettant
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
désolé
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
navré
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
piteux
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
pardon
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
excusez-moi
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
désolé
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
je m'excuse
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
excuse-moi
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
navré
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
pardon
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
excusez-moi
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
comment
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
excuse-moi
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
hein
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
quoi
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
désolé
Used to correct oneself in speech.
pardon
Used to correct oneself in speech.
What does "sorry" mean?
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adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday."
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adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
"I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing."
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adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
"The team put in a sorry performance in the final."
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interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot."
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sorry in a sentence
- I'm sorry I forgot your birthday.
- She felt sorry for shouting at her little brother.
- I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing.
- We are all sorry to hear that your dog is ill.
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What is "sorry" in French?
"sorry" in French is désolé, regrettant, navré. sorry means: Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
How do you use "sorry" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday." In French, "sorry" is désolé, regrettant, navré.
Are there other ways to say "sorry" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "sorry": désolé, regrettant, navré, piteux, pardon, excusez-moi.
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