navré

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Hear it

adjective
  1. sad; saddened
  2. heartbroken
  3. deeply or very sorry; distressed
interjection
  1. sorry!a heartfelt apology, usually for a death, loss, etc.

Other ways to say it

Apologising and excusing yourself

  • je suis navréI am truly sorryMuch stronger, and rare in speech.

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