hélas — meaning in English
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English meaning
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alack
interjection An old-fashioned exclamation expressing sorrow, regret, or dismay.
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alas
interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
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woe
noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
Senses
hélas is used for these senses in English:
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alack
An expression of sorrow or mourning.
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oh dear
An expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.
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woe
(archaic) An exclamation of grief.
