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Je suis désolé

I'm sorry

Language note: Expressing regret, 'désolé' is a common way to apologize.

Culture note: Apologizing in French culture can diffuse tension and is often appreciated.

Context: The driver apologizes for the inconvenience.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[[ʒə]]

First person singular subject pronoun

Je vais au magasin.

I am going to the store.

suis

[[sɥi]]

First person singular present of 'être'

Je suis surpris.

I am surprised.

désolé

[[dezɔle]]

sorry

A polite expression to apologize

Je suis désolé de vous déranger.

I am sorry to bother you.

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