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How to say “I am sorry.” in French
The French for “I am sorry.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Start freeI am sorry.
Je suis désolé.
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Je suis désolé.
I am sorry.
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French words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday French words and sentences.
- I have two brothers.J'ai deux frères.
- My family is big.Ma famille est grande.
- Today is a beautiful day.Aujourd'hui, c'est une belle journée.
- See you tomorrow.À demain.
- Thank you very much.Merci beaucoup.
- You are welcome.De rien.
- Good night, sleep well.Bonne nuit, dors bien.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Où puis-je acheter un billet ?
- I have a reservation.J'ai une réservation.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Y a-t-il une pharmacie près d'ici ?
- I am allergic to nuts.Je suis allergique aux noix.
- Happy birthday!Joyeux anniversaire !
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“I am sorry.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak French guides. Browse every French word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I am sorry.” in French?
“I am sorry.” in French is “Je suis désolé.”.
What does “Je suis désolé.” mean in English?
“Je suis désolé.” is French for “I am sorry.”.
How do I remember “Je suis désolé.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full French sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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