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Translation
désolé
Romanization
désolé
Pronunciation
day-zoh-lay
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
désolé — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "sorry".
Same situation
thank you
merci
merci
Openexcuse me
excusez-moi
excusez-moi
Openno problem
pas de problème
pas de problème
Openi don't know
je ne sais pas
je ne sais pas
Openare you sure
tu es sûr ?
tu es sûr?
Openwait a minute
attendez une minute
attendez une minute
Openwhat does this mean
qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?
qu'est-ce que ça veut dire?
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FAQ
You say "désolé" in French. The romanized form is "désolé", and a simple pronunciation cue is "day-zoh-lay".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "day-zoh-lay" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "désolé".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.