regret

• Sentiment de tristesse, de déception ou de remords à propos de quelque chose qui s'est produit ou a été fait, souvent accompagné du souhait que les choses aient été différentes.

A noun referring to a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done, often accompanied by a wish that it had been different.

1. Feeling of sadness or disappointmentB1formal

   A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about something that has happened or been done.

   regret (sentiment de tristesse ou de déception)

   • He expressed deep regret for his actions.
   • She felt a pang of regret after quitting her job.
   • They have no regrets about moving to a new city.

   Synonymescompunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antonymescontentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apologyB2formal

   A polite way to express apology or disappointment, often used in formal contexts.

   Expression polie de regret

   • Please accept my sincere regrets for the inconvenience.
   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • He sent his regrets for not being able to attend the wedding.

   Synonymesapologycontritionremorsesorrow

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer un sentiment de tristesse, de déception ou de remords à propos de quelque chose qui s'est produit ou qui a été fait.

A verb used to express the feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done.

verbe irrégulier

1. Feel sorrow or remorseB1formal

   To feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.

   Regretter

   • I regret not studying harder for the exam.
   • She regrets her decision to quit the job.
   • He regretted saying those harsh words to his friend.

   Synonymesbemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Antonymescelebraterejoice

2. Express polite apologyB2formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   Exprimer des regrets polis

   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • The company regrets any inconvenience caused by the delay.
   • I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.

   Synonymesapologize