apologize

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer des regrets ou de la tristesse à propos de ses actions ou de ses paroles, en disant généralement « pardon » ou « excusez-moi ».

A verb used to express regret or sorrow for one's actions or words, typically by saying sorry.

1. Express regret for wrongdoingA2formal

   To express sincere regret or sorrow for one's actions or words that have caused offense.

   présenter des excuses

   • I apologize for being late to the meeting.
   • She apologized to her friend for forgetting her birthday.
   • He apologized profusely for the mistake.

   Synonymesapologise

   Antonymesdefyinsultoffend

2. Make excusesB1informal

   To offer reasons or justifications for one's behavior (often insincerely).

   Chercher des excuses

   • He always apologizes for his behavior but never changes.
   • Don't apologize; just explain what happened.
   • She apologized for the delay, blaming heavy traffic.

   Synonymesdefendexcuseexplainextenuatejustifypalliaterationalizevindicate