verb🔗ShareS'excuser(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."Mon correspondant s'est excusé de ne pas avoir répondu à ma lettre.communicationmorallanguageactionattitudewordstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'excuserTo express regret that a certain event has occurred."She apologized for being late to the meeting. "Elle s'est excusée d'être arrivée en retard à la réunion.communicationlanguagewordactionattitudemoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'excuserTo make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist."The lawyer apologized for the defendant, arguing his actions were a desperate attempt to protect his family. "L'avocat s'est excusé pour le défendeur, arguant que ses actions étaient une tentative désespérée de protéger sa famille.communicationlanguageactionmoralattitudeemotionsocietycharacterguiltpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
