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    Excuser (en. Excuse)

    /ɛk.sy.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To absolve someone of a fault.
    He decided to excuse his mistakes.
    Il a décidé d'excuser ses erreurs.
    To render someone excused or not responsible.
    The teacher excused the student who was ill.
    La professeure a excusé l'élève qui était malade.
    To apologize for something, referring to oneself.
    I apologize for not being able to come.
    Je m'excuse de ne pas avoir pu venir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excusare', composed of 'ex-' (out of) and 'causa' (cause).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to excuse the absence
    Accepting that someone is not present without blaming them.
    excuser l'absence
    to excuse the slowness
    Understanding that something takes time and not holding it against someone.
    excuser la lenteur
    to apologize
    Making excuses for a mistake or a shortcoming.
    s'excuser

    Related Words

    excuse
    Reason given to justify an action.
    excuse
    fault
    Error or offense.
    faute
    responsibility
    Obligation to take responsibility for one's actions.
    responsabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To get forgiven.
    He tried to excuse himself with a gift.
    Il a tenté de s'excuser avec un cadeau.
    To divert attention from one's mistakes.
    She excused her lateness by citing traffic.
    Elle a excusé son retard par un embouteillage.