French Word · Intermediate
déplorer
to deplore, to rue, to lament
Pronunciation: /de.plɔ.ʁe/
Meaning
to deplore, to rue, to lament
Example
Je déplore la façon dont mes employés vous ont traité.
I deeply regret the way my staff treated you.
Practice tips
- Practice déplorer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.