How to apologize

●Previous The verb to apologize is s’excuser. Excuser (or pardonner) means t
o forgive.　

●There are many ways to apologize, depending on the seriousness and on the pe
rson you got in front of you.　

⊙Minor trouble and known person
For example, you hit someone you know

Pardon !　
Excuse !　
Excuse-moi ! forgive me!　

⊙Minor trouble and unknown person
For example, you ask for the time...　

Excusez-moi... Auriez-vous l’heure s’il vous plait ?　

⊙Serious trouble
Je suis vraiment désolé(e)... veuillez m’excuser.
I am really sorry... please forgive me.