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désolé

English translation of désolé

sorry

The French word 'désolé' is used in very much the same way as the English word 'sorry'. It is used to express regret, apology or condolence. For example, if you accidently stepped on a French person's foot, you would say 'Je suis désolé' which translates to 'I am sorry'.


Example sentences using: désolé

Je suis désolé, je ne comprends pas ce que vous dites.

English translation of Je suis désolé, je ne comprends pas ce que vous dites.

I'm sorry, I do not understand what you are saying.

This phrase can be used when you want to apologise for not understanding what the other person is saying. 'Désolé' is the French word for 'sorry'.

Désolé, pouvez-vous répéter ça?

English translation of Désolé, pouvez-vous répéter ça?

Sorry, can you repeat that?

This phrase is used when you didn't catch what the other person said at first and you want to apologize for it. It is commonly used in both casual and formal situations.

Je suis désolé, j'ai oublié notre rendez-vous.

English translation of Je suis désolé, j'ai oublié notre rendez-vous.

I'm sorry, I forgot our appointment.

This phrase can be used when you want to apologize for forgetting an arranged meeting or appointment. The use of 'désolé' expresses regret about an action.

Désolé, je suis en retard.

English translation of Désolé, je suis en retard.

Sorry, I'm late.

This is a common phrase used to apologize when you arrive late for a meeting or an appointment. 'En retard' means 'late' in French.

Désolé, nous sommes complets ce soir.

English translation of Désolé, nous sommes complets ce soir.

Sorry, we are fully booked tonight.

This phrase is often used in a restaurant or hotel setting to inform customers politely that there are no more available spaces or rooms for the night.

Excusez-moi, je suis vraiment désolé.

English translation of Excusez-moi, je suis vraiment désolé.

Forgive me, I'm really sorry.

This phrase is used when you want to stress the sorry and ask for forgiveness. The word 'vraiment' translates to 'really', putting emphasis on how sorry you are.

Je suis désolé de vous déranger.

English translation of Je suis désolé de vous déranger.

I'm sorry to bother you.

This phrase is generally used as a polite way to apologize for interrupting someone or disturbing them in any way.

Désolé, ce n'était pas mon intention.

English translation of Désolé, ce n'était pas mon intention.

Sorry, that was not my intention.

This phrase is used to apologize for unintentionally causing inconvenience or misunderstanding.

Désolé, je ne l'ai pas fait exprès.

English translation of Désolé, je ne l'ai pas fait exprès.

Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose.

This phrase can be used to apologize for something that happened accidentally and was not intended.

Je suis désolé, je ne peux pas aider.

English translation of Je suis désolé, je ne peux pas aider.

I'm sorry, I can't help.

This phrase can be used to express regret that you are unable to provide assistance when someone is in a need.

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