Exercices A1 : s’excuser en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique les expressions essentielles pour s’excuser en anglais vues dans le cours : Sorry, Excuse me et I apologize.

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Exercice 1 — Choisissez la bonne expression

Pour chaque situation, choisissez l'expression la plus appropriée parmi les propositions.

1. You accidentally step on someone's foot on the bus. What do you say?
2. You want to get past someone blocking the doorway. What do you say?
3. You arrive late to an important meeting at work. What is the most formal expression?
4. You interrupt someone while they are speaking. What do you say?

Correction

1. Sorry!
2. Excuse me, can I get through?
3. I apologize for being late.
4. Excuse me, sorry to interrupt.

Exercice 2 — Associez la situation à l'expression

Associez chaque situation (colonne A) à l'expression anglaise qui convient le mieux (colonne B).

1. You bump into a stranger in the street.
2. You want to attract a waiter's attention in a restaurant.
3. You made a serious mistake at work and speak to your manager.
4. You sneeze loudly in a quiet library.

Correction

1. Sorry, I didn't see you!
2. Excuse me, can I order, please?
3. I apologize for the mistake.
4. Sorry about that!

Exercice 3 — Complétez les phrases

Complétez chaque phrase avec Sorry, Excuse me ou I apologize selon le contexte.

1. ___, could you repeat that, please?
2. ___ for the confusion in my last email.
3. ___, where is the nearest metro station?
4. ___, I forgot your name!

Correction

1. Sorry, could you repeat that, please?
2. I apologize for the confusion in my last email.
3. Excuse me, where is the nearest metro station?
4. Sorry, I forgot your name!