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Dutch word helaas comes from Old French a (Belonging to. To. Towards.), Old French las (Alas.)
a (Old French)
Belonging to. To. Towards.
las (Old French)
Alas.
a las (Old French)
Alas.
hélas (French)
Alas, exclamatory or declarative conjunction expressing affliction, regret, deception or dissatisfaction. (Louisiana French) noise.
helaas (Dutch)
Unfortunately Alas.