excuse
verb
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- (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
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excuser
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- (transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
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excuser,
pardonner
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- (transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
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excuser,
justifier
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excuse
noun
/ɛksˈkjus/
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- (countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
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excuse,
prétexte
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excusable
adjective
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- Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
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pardonnable
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