pardon
sorry / excuse me / pardon
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/paʁ.dɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
In French, 'pardon' is used both to apologize and to get someone's attention politely. It is softer than 'excusez-moi' and very common in daily life — on the metro, in shops, or when you accidentally bump into someone.
📝 Example Sentences
Pardon, vous pouvez me dire l'heure ?
Excuse me, can you tell me the time?
Oh pardon, je ne vous avais pas vu !
Oh sorry, I didn't see you!