Meaning
« I apologize for » est une expression anglaise utilisée pour exprimer des excuses de manière formelle. Elle signifie « Je m'excuse pour » en français. Cette expression est souvent suivie d'un nom ou d'un verbe en -ing pour préciser la raison de l'excuse. Par exemple, vous pouvez dire « I apologize for the inconvenience » pour signifier « Je m'excuse pour le désagrément » ou « I apologize for being late » pour dire « Je m'excuse d'être en retard ». Utiliser « I apologize for » montre que vous reconnaissez votre erreur ou votre responsabilité dans une situation et que vous faites preuve de respect envers votre interlocuteur. C'est une forme polie et respectueuse de présenter des excuses dans un contexte professionnel ou formel.
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
Et vous ne devriez pas poser de questions aussi personnelles.
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
Je voulais simplement apprendre à mieux vous connaître.
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
Je m'excuse d'avoir menti.
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
Je ne me rendais pas compte que cela vous blesserait.
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
Mais il y a une urgence.
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
Nous en avons besoin pour commencer le procès.
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
Était-ce la vôtre ?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Je vous présente mes excuses d'avoir mangé votre déjeuner.
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Je m'excuse d'avoir mangé votre déjeuner.
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
Il y avait trop de "drinking".
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
Mais je ne pouvais tout simplement plus supporter d'être à la fête.
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
Je m'inquiétais pour vous.
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
J'ai fini par rencontrer des personnes intéressantes.
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
C'était un excellent événement.
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍