French Expression · Beginner
Je suis désolé(e)
I'm sorry
Pronunciation: juh SWEE day-zo-LAY
Meaning
An expression used to apologize for something, or to express sympathy.
Example
Je suis désolé, je n'ai pas pu venir à ta fête hier soir.
I'm sorry, I couldn't come to your party last night.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je suis désolé(e) out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.