Excuse/pardon my French

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Informal Situations

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

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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.

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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.

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What the hell is that supposed to mean, excuse my French!

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