excuse
/ɛks.kyz/excuser
1.
nounfeminine
excuse
pretext
justification
apology
Il cherche encore une excuse pour ne pas venir ce soir.
He's still looking for an excuse not to come tonight.
Synonyms:prétexte, justification, alibi, pardon
2.
verbInd/Imp1stPresSing2,3
forgive, pardon
justify
Il excuse souvent ses amis quand ils font des erreurs.
He often forgives his friends when they make mistakes.
Synonyms:pardonner, justifier, disculper
