apology
An expression of regret for a fault or offense, or a formal justification of a position or belief. At an advanced level, it encompasses both the act of seeking forgiveness and a structured defense of a doctrine or action.
Exemples
3 sur 5I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.
Quiz rapide
The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : issue
Exemples
I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
everydayI owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.
The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
formalThe corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.
Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
informalSorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.
Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.
academicPlato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.
We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.
businessWe received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
accepted with no apology
accepted with no apology
a poor apology for
a poor apology for (meaning a poor substitute for)
my sincerest apologies
my sincerest apologies
Souvent confondu avec
An apology accepts responsibility for a mistake, whereas an excuse often attempts to shift or mitigate that responsibility.
An apology is the statement itself; an apologist is a person who argues in defense of something, often a controversial belief.
Notes d'usage
In C2 contexts, 'apology' can mean a formal defense (apologia). When used for regret, it is often paired with the verb 'offer', 'tender', or 'issue'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'make an apology' in formal writing; while correct, 'offer' or 'tender' an apology is more sophisticated for professional or academic registers.
Astuce mémo
Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek 'apologia', a speech made in defense.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many diplomatic contexts, an official apology is a highly symbolic act that can influence international relations or legal settlements.
Quiz rapide
The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : issue
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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