WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Term: Je suis désolé

Part of Speech: Expression

Sense 1: Apologizing

Je suis désolé is a French expression commonly used to apologize or express regret.

Sample sentence: Je suis désolé d'avoir été en retard à la réunion. (I am sorry for being late to the meeting.)

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Feeling sorry

In its adjectival form, désolé means feeling sorry or regretful.

Sample sentence: Il a eu l'air désolé après avoir réalisé son erreur. (He looked sorry after realizing his mistake.)

Sense 2: Apologetic atmosphere

It can also describe an apologetic atmosphere or a feeling of sadness.

Sample sentence: L'ambiance était désolée après la mauvaise nouvelle. (The atmosphere was sorrowful after the bad news.)

Related products: Books on Apology

Related products: French Language Courses