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désolé

sorry

adjective day-zoh-LAY Common

Usage Note

Désolé is the past participle of désoler used as an adjective meaning 'sorry.' It is more formal and heartfelt than pardon or excuse-moi. The feminine form is désolée. In tone it sits between casual excuse-moi and the stronger je suis vraiment désolé ('I am truly sorry').

Examples

"Je suis désolé pour hier."

Natural Translation

I am sorry about yesterday.

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