s'excuser
to apologize
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/sɛk.sky.ze/
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Cultural Note
Purists note that 'je m'excuse' literally means 'I excuse myself,' which some consider presumptuous. The more correct form is 'excusez-moi' or 'je vous prie de m'excuser.' However, 'je m'excuse' is widely used in everyday French.
📝 Example Sentences
Il s'est excusé pour son retard.
He apologized for being late.
Je m'excuse de t'avoir blessé.
I apologize for hurting you.