English–French
“excuse” in French
How to say “excuse” in French
“Excuse” in French is alibi.
A stated account that places someone elsewhere when an absence, delay, or accusation needs explaining.
Example sentences with alibi
Il a inventé un alibi pour éviter les questions.
He invented an alibi to avoid questions.
Tips for using alibi
- French alibi is pronounced a-li-bi, with the final i sounding like 'ee', unlike the usual English pronunciation ending in 'eye'.
Other French words for “excuse”
Ce n'est pas une excuse.
That's not an excuse.
Ne cherche pas de prétexte, dis la vérité.
Don't look for an excuse; tell the truth.