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pardon in French

pardon in French is désolé, excuse-moi, excusez-moi — pardon means forgiveness for an offence.

pardon in French

désolé
intj
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
excuse-moi
intj
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
excusez-moi
intj
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
quoi
intj
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
grâce
noun
pardon
noun
Forgiveness for an offence.
gracier
verb
pardonner
verb

What does "pardon" mean?

  1. noun Forgiveness for an offence.
    "He begged her pardon for the careless remark."
  2. noun An official act that releases someone from further punishment for a crime.
    "The governor granted the prisoner a full pardon."
  3. verb To forgive someone, or to excuse an offence officially.
    "Please pardon my late reply — it's been a hectic week."
  4. intj Used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said, or as an apology for a minor slip.
    ""Pardon?" she said, cupping her ear. "I didn't catch that.""

pardon in a sentence

  • He begged her pardon for the careless remark.
  • The governor granted the prisoner a full pardon.
  • Please pardon my late reply — it's been a hectic week.
  • The president pardoned several nonviolent offenders before leaving office.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pardon" in French?

"pardon" in French is désolé, excuse-moi, excusez-moi. pardon means: Forgiveness for an offence.

How do you use "pardon" in a sentence?

Example: "He begged her pardon for the careless remark." In French, "pardon" is désolé, excuse-moi, excusez-moi.

Are there other ways to say "pardon" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "pardon": désolé, excuse-moi, excusez-moi, quoi, grâce, pardon.

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