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How do you say "im sorry" in French?
Je suis désolé
In French, "im sorry" is Je suis désolé.
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Pronunciation
Say zhuh swee day-zoh-LAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft z sound in the middle.
Grammar notes
Je suis désolé is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im sorry
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How to remember Je suis désolé
Désolé sounds like desolate, picture feeling utterly desolate about a mistake you made.
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- congratulations les félicitations
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- i am lost Je suis perdu
- what time is it Quelle heure est-il ?
- i would like a table for two Je voudrais une table pour deux
- the bill please La facture, s’il vous plaît
- where is the bathroom Où sont les toilettes
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Questions about Je suis désolé
How do you pronounce Je suis désolé?
Say zhuh swee day-zoh-LAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft z sound in the middle.
Is Je suis désolé formal or casual?
Je suis désolé is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Je suis désolé used in French?
Je suis désolé is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im sorry).
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