Excuse/pardon my French

phrase

A person is apologizing for the rude language he/she is about to use.

"I couldn't believe what a jerk he was, excuse my French."
Visual representation of "excuse/pardon my French" - A person is apologizing for the rude language he/she is about to use.

Often appears as...

  • excuse my french but
  • correct me if i'm wrong

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

An apology for using a foreign term or phrase that the listener might not understand.

"It's a real pièce de résistance, pardon my French."
Visual representation of "excuse/pardon my French" - An apology for using a foreign term or phrase that the listener might not understand.

Often appears as...

  • it's a real
  • excuse my french but
phrase

A person is apologizing for the rude language he/she is about to use.

"I couldn't believe what a jerk he was, excuse my French."
Visual representation of "excuse/pardon my French" - A person is apologizing for the rude language he/she is about to use.

Often appears as...

  • excuse my french but
  • correct me if i'm wrong

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

An apology for using a foreign term or phrase that the listener might not understand.

"It's a real pièce de résistance, pardon my French."
Visual representation of "excuse/pardon my French" - An apology for using a foreign term or phrase that the listener might not understand.

Often appears as...

  • it's a real
  • excuse my french but
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "excuse/pardon my French"
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Informal Situations

Best used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Situations
He's being such an a-hole, excuse my French!
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Humorous Effect

Often said with a slight humor to lighten the impact of the swear words.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
This is some damn good cake, pardon my French.
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Attention Grabbing

Can be used to make sure listeners understand the word or phrase isn't typically part of your vocabulary.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
What the hell is that supposed to mean, excuse my French!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Situations

Best used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Situations
He's being such an a-hole, excuse my French!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Effect

Often said with a slight humor to lighten the impact of the swear words.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
This is some damn good cake, pardon my French.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Attention Grabbing

Can be used to make sure listeners understand the word or phrase isn't typically part of your vocabulary.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
What the hell is that supposed to mean, excuse my French!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Situations

Best used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Situations
He's being such an a-hole, excuse my French!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Effect

Often said with a slight humor to lighten the impact of the swear words.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
This is some damn good cake, pardon my French.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Attention Grabbing

Can be used to make sure listeners understand the word or phrase isn't typically part of your vocabulary.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
What the hell is that supposed to mean, excuse my French!
Visual representation of the word "Excuse/pardon my French"

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