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/əˈpɒlədʒi/
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/əˈpɑːlədʒi/
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apology
noun
apologies
pl
UK
/əˈpɒlədʒi/
US
/əˈpɑːlədʒi/
apologie
Au sens de défense ou justification formelle d’une théorie, d’une doctrine ou d’une idée.
The book is an apology for the author's controversial views.
Le livre est une apologie des idées controversées de l'auteur.
excuse
She offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Elle a présenté une excuse pour son retard à la réunion.
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caricature
Au sens figuré, pour désigner quelque chose de très insuffisant ou de piètre qualité.
Synonyms
amends
regret
remorse
reparation
contrition
atonement
sorrow
excuse
apology
adjective
UK
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
US
/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or expressing an apology (e.g., "apology letter").
Additional translations
d'excuse
Emploi attributif, surtout dans des syntagmes comme « note d'excuse ».
Definitions
apology
noun
A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.
She offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
A formal justification or defense of a theory or doctrine.
The book is an apology for the author's controversial views.
A poor or inadequate example of something.
The meal was an apology for a dinner, lacking both flavor and substance.
apology
adjective
Attributive, relating to or expressing an apology.
She enclosed an apology note with the returned package.
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