French phrase
Je suis désolé d'entendre ~.
Meaning
I'm sorry to hear ___.
When to use it
Expresses sympathy for someone's bad news. Polite and suitable in both formal and familiar settings.
Example dialogue
Je suis désolé d'entendre que tu as perdu ton emploi.
I'm sorry to hear that you've lost your job.
Merci, j'essaie de rester positif.
Thanks, I'm trying to stay positive.