No. 4,805 in French
regret
Regret: A feeling of sorrow or remorse for something done or not done.
In a sentence
Je regrette de ne pas avoir étudié plus tôt.
I regret not having studied earlier.
The word 'regret' is used as a verb expressing a sense of sorrow or remorse for an action that has not been undertaken.
Dans ses paroles, on entendait un profond regret.
In their words, one could sense a deep regret.
The word 'regret' here functions as a noun, representing the feeling of sorrow or remorse.
Sans aucun regret, il a décidé de commencer une nouvelle vie.
Without any regret, he decided to start a new life.
Regret is used as a noun to denote the absence of remorse or sorrow in his decision.
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