This is the 2382nd most frequent French word.
regretté
Deceased or lamented.
The word "regrettait" here shows its usage as the verb "to regret" in the imparfait tense, expressing emotion about a past action.
Il regrettait d'avoir pris cette décision.
He regretted having made this decision.
The word "regretté" is used as an adjective referring to a deceased person, expressing sorrow or respect.
Elle évoque souvent son regretté ami.
She often talks about her late friend.
The word "regretté" appears within the conditional perfect tense, suggesting potential regret about a hypothetical situation.