désolé

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adjectivemasculineSing

sorry (expressing an apology)

Désolé, je suis en retard.

Sorry, I'm late.

Synonyms:pardon, excusez-moi, navré

adjectivemasculineSing

sorry, regretful (expressing sympathy or regret about something someone else experienced)

Je suis désolé d'apprendre ça.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Synonyms:navré, peiné

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Désolé is an adjective meaning "sorry" or "apologetic." It describes a feeling of regret or sorrow.

USAGE

It's commonly used with the verb *être*: "Je suis désolé(e) de/pour..." (I am sorry for/about...). It can also be used alone as a direct apology: "Désolé !" or "Désolé, je ne peux pas."

TRAPS

As an adjective, désolé must agree in gender and number with the subject. For example: *désolée* (feminine singular), *désolés* (masculine plural), *désolées* (feminine plural).