Désolé.
Meaning
Désolé. means Sorry..
When to use
Quick apology. Use this to keep a conversation polite, warm, or less abrupt.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise. French relies heavily on register; when in doubt with strangers, keep the polite form.
Watch out
Pronunciation hints are intentionally minimal for this language in the player; rely on native spelling and audio instead of over-reading romanization.
Useful detail
French learners should focus on when the phrase is natural, not only its literal translation. Category: Social and polite.
Notes
Quick apology. Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise.