noun🔗ShareDes excusesAn expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry)."The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."Le PDG a présenté des excuses publiques pour le scandale et a promis une coopération totale avec les autorités.communicationlanguageactionmoralattitudesocietyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJustification, défenseA formal justification, defence."The Apology of Socrates."L'Apologie de Socrate.communicationlawstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExpédient, pis-allerAnything provided as a substitute; a makeshift."a poor apology for a hotel room"Un piètre expédient pour une chambre d'hôtel.utilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareMes excuses, pardonExpresses regret, remorse, or sorrow."Apologies, I accidentally spilled coffee on your homework! "Mes excuses, j'ai accidentellement renversé du café sur tes devoirs !communicationemotionlanguageattitudemoralhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗SharePardonUsed to correct oneself in speech.""I think the answer is 42, apologies, I meant 43." "« Je pense que la réponse est 42, pardon, je voulais dire 43. »languagecommunicationwordlinguisticsgrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading