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● Previous The verb to apologize is s ' excuser. Excuser (or pardonner) means to forgive.

● There are many ways to apologize, depending on the seriousness and on the person you got in front of you.

⊙ Minor trouble and known person

For example, you hit someone you know:

Pardon !

Excuse !

Excuse-moi ! forgive me!

⊙ Minor trouble and unknown person

For example, you ask for the time...

Excusez-moi... Auriez-vous l'heure s'il vous plait ?

⊙ Serious trouble

Je suis vraiment désolé(e)... veuillez m'excuser.

I am really sorry... please forgive me.