English–French
“upset” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dezole/
Example
Ça me désole.
It upsets me.
How to say “upset” in French
“Upset” in French is désoler.
A setback drains someone's hope and leaves them deeply saddened or discouraged.
Example sentences with désoler
Il se désole de son échec.
He laments his failure.
Tips for using désoler
- Désoler often expresses sincere, strong regret or distress, whereas embêter and ennuyer commonly describe milder annoyance or bother.
Other French words for “upset”
La nouvelle l'a troublé.
The news upset him.
Ta remarque me perturbe beaucoup.
Your remark upsets me a lot.
Ne le contrarie pas.
Don't upset him.
Cette nouvelle me bouleverse.
This news upsets me.