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Hélas
Used to express regret or sorrow. While it sounds a bit formal in English, it is still used in French to mean unfortunately.
Examples in context
Il est parti trop tôt hélas.
He left too soon alas.
Hélas ! Je ne peux pas venir.
Alas! I cannot come.
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