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regret

regret

noun ruh-GREH Less Common

Also means

sorrow

Usage Note

Regret is used both in heartfelt expressions of remorse and in polite formal refusals. Avec regret or à regret means 'reluctantly' or 'with regret'. The set phrase j'ai le regret de vous informer que... is a standard way to open a letter delivering bad news.

Examples

"Il exprime un profond regret."

Natural Translation

He expresses deep regret.

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