How is the word hélas translated from French to English

English translation
Alas
interjection

Sert à exprimer la tristesse ou le regret.

Used to express sadness or regret.

Examples with “hélas”

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  • Hélas, nous avons raté le dernier train. — Alas, we missed the last train.

  • Le magasin était fermé, hélas. — The shop was closed, alas.

  • Hélas, je ne peux plus rien faire. — Alas, there is nothing more I can do.

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