excuse

/ɛks.kyz/excuser

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

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