deplorer

Deplorer (French: déplorer) is a regular French verb meaning to deplore, to lament, or to express strong disapproval or regret about something. It is used to express sorrow, concern, or condemnation in relation to events, actions, or outcomes. The infinitive form is déplorer.

Conjugation and forms: In the present tense, the forms are je déplore, tu déplores, il déplore, nous déplorons, vous déplorez, ils déplorent. The past participle is déploré, and passé composé typically uses avoir (j'ai déploré). Other common forms include imperfect: je déplorais; future: je déplorerai; conditional: je déplorerais; and the subjunctive: que je déplore, que nous déplorions.

Etymology and related terms: Déplorer derives from Latin deplorare, formed from de- meaning "down, thoroughly" and plorare meaning "to cry out, bewail." Related nouns include déploration (the act of deploring) and the adjective déplorable (lamentable, regrettable).

Usage notes: Déplorer is commonly found in formal or written French and is used to articulate grave regret, moral reproach, or public concern about events, policies, or circumstances. It is distinct from milder verbs of regret and carries a stronger sense of condemnation.

See also: deplore (English cognate verb), déploration, déplorable.