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Conjugation directory
Excuser is a regular -er verb that is crucial for polite interactions and apologies in French. It helps you navigate social situations, from excusing yourself to forgiving others.
Use excuser in TEF/TCF speaking to apologize politely or to ask for permission, such as 'Excusez-moi de vous déranger'.
Excusez-moi, je suis en retard.
Excuse me, I am late.
Do not forget the reflexive form 's'excuser' (to apologize) when the subject is the one apologizing; 'excuser' alone means to excuse someone else.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Excuser typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.