English–French

“regret” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəgʁɛ/

Example

Je n'ai aucun regret.

I have no regrets.

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How to say “regret” in French

“Regret” in French is regret.

A weight carried from a past choice, with a wish that the outcome had been different.

Full entry for regret: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with regret

Il a montré du regret.

He showed regret.

Tips for using regret

  • Regret is masculine, so standard forms include un regret, aucun regret, and sans regret.

Other French words for “regret”

Nous déplorons la nouvelle.

We regret the news.

Il se repent de son choix.

He regrets his choice.

J'ai regretté de ne pas y être allé.

I regretted not going there.

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