IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Regret et tristesse

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

gémir, pleurer

to express deep sorrow or grief, often accompanied by loud cries or mournful sounds

se lamenter, déplorer

(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better

expier, réparer, racheter

to feel regret or sorrow for something

regretter

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer

to express great regret or sorrow for something

se lamenter sur

to withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion, especially publicly

rétracter

to fail to keep hope

se désespérer

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

déplorer

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

sangloter, pleurer

to feel extremely discouraged, disheartened, or in low spirits

se désespérer

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed

contrit