I am sorry
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
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a. je suis désolé
Oops, I didn't see you! I am sorry.Oups, je ne t’avais pas vu ! Je suis désolé.
b. je regrette
I am sorry that I lost your book.Je regrette d'avoir perdu ton livre.
c. je te demande pardon
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
I am sorry for missing your concert last night.Je te demande pardon d'avoir raté ton concert hier soir.
d. je vous demande pardon (singular formal or plural)
I am sorry. I didn't realize you could hear my music at your place.Je vous demande pardon. Je ne savais pas que vous entendiez ma musique chez vous.
a. je suis désolé
I heard that your grandfather passed away. I am sorry.J’ai entendu dire que ton grand-père était décédé. Je suis désolé.
b. je suis navré
I am sorry that you've been sick.Je suis navrée que vous ayez été malade.
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