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    S'excusa (en. Apologized)

    [sɛkzyza]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To present apologies for behavior or an action.
    He apologized for being late to the meeting.
    Il s'excusa d'être en retard à la réunion.
    To seek to justify oneself in relation to a situation.
    She apologized to her friends for forgetting their birthday.
    Elle s'excusa auprès de ses amis pour avoir oublié leur anniversaire.
    To explain an action deemed inappropriate or hurtful.
    He apologized for his hurtful words after the argument.
    Il s'excusa de ses paroles blessantes après la dispute.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb s'excuser, composed of 's' (reflexive) and 'excuser'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to apologize
    To formally ask for forgiveness.
    s'excuser
    to apologize for something
    To express regret regarding a specific action.
    s'excuser de quelque chose
    I apologize
    Common phrase for offering apologies.
    je m'excuse

    Related Words

    excuse
    Reason given to justify an act.
    excuse
    justification
    Explanation provided to defend a choice or behavior.
    justification

    Slang Meanings

    Cover one's back
    He had to cover his back by apologizing.
    Il a dû couvrir son arrière en s'excusant.
    Make amends
    After the argument, he made amends by apologizing.
    Après la dispute, il a fait amende honorable en s'excusant.