S'excuser
Example: Il a dû s'excuser pour son retard au rendez-vous.
Definition
"S'excuser" means to express regret or apologize for a fault or offense, usually to seek forgiveness or understanding. For example, in the phrase 'Il a dû s'excuser pour son retard au rendez-vous,' it means he had to apologize for being late to the meeting.
Etymology
The verb "s'excuser" comes from the Latin word 'excusare,' meaning 'to excuse.' It evolved through Old French, combining the reflexive pronoun 'se' with 'excuser,' highlighting the action of excusing oneself. Did you know? The reflexive form emphasizes personal responsibility in the apology.
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"S'excuser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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