apology

• Nom désignant l'expression de regrets pour une faute, une erreur ou un manquement, mais aussi parfois une justification ou un plaidoyer. Peut aussi signifier une excuse formelle ou une marque de repentir.

A noun referring to an expression of regret or sorrow for a fault, offense, or wrongdoing.

1. Expression of regretA2formal

   A statement expressing regret for an offense, mistake, or wrongdoing.

   expression de regrets

   • He offered a sincere apology for being late.
   • She accepted his apology for the rude comment.
   • The company issued a public apology for the error.

   Synonymescontritionmea culparegretremorse

2. C1formal

   A formal defense or justification of one's beliefs or actions.

   Apologie (défense ou justification)

   • Socrates wrote an apology for his philosophical teachings.
   • The book is an apology for democracy.
   • He delivered an apology for his political decisions.

   Synonymesapologiadefenseexplanationjustificationpleavindication