excuse

• Nom désignant une raison ou une explication donnée pour justifier une faute, une erreur ou un manquement, ou pour se libérer d'une obligation.

A noun referring to a reason or explanation offered to justify a fault, mistake, or offense, or to obtain release from an obligation.

1. A2formal

   A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense.

   Excuse (raison justificative)

   • He made a weak excuse for being late.
   • She offered no excuse for her mistake.
   • That's just an excuse to avoid work.

   Synonymesalibiapologydefenseexplanationjustificationpretextrationalereason

2. Apology or justificationB1formal

   A statement of regret or justification for something wrong.

   Excuse (regret ou justification)

   • Please accept my excuses for the inconvenience.
   • His excuse was that he had forgotten the meeting.
   • I don't want to hear any more excuses.

   Synonymesapologydefenseexplanationjustificationpretextrationalereason

• Verbe utilisé pour pardonner à quelqu'un une faute ou une offense, ou pour fournir une raison ou une justification à une action.

A verb used to indicate the act of forgiving someone for a fault or offense, or providing a reason or justification for an action.

1. Forgive or pardonA2formal

   To forgive someone for a minor fault or mistake.

   Excuser (pardonner)

   • Please excuse my late arrival.
   • She excused him for forgetting her birthday.
   • The teacher excused the student's absence.

   Synonymesabsolvecondoneexonerateforgiveoverlookpardon

   Antonymesaccuseblamecondemnpunish

2. Release from obligationB1formal

   To allow someone to leave or not participate in something.

   dispenser de

   • The manager excused her from the meeting.
   • He was excused from jury duty due to illness.
   • The coach excused the player from practice.

   Synonymesabsolvedischargedispenseexemptfreelet offreleasespare

   Antonymesbindcompelconstrainobligaterequire

3. Justify or explainB2formal

   To try to make a fault or mistake seem less serious by giving reasons.

   excuser (sens : justifier)

   • He tried to excuse his behavior by blaming stress.
   • She excused her mistake by saying she was tired.
   • Nothing can excuse such rude behavior.

   Synonymesdefendexplainextenuatejustifymitigatepalliaterationalizevindicate