pardon, le pardon
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. sorry
Pardon, je dois y aller. Je suis en retard.Sorry, I have to go. I'm late.
b. excuse me
Je ne savais pas que vous étiez en réunion. Pardon.I didn't realize you were in a meeting. Excuse me.
c. pardon me
Pardon, je ne voulais pas vous déranger.Pardon me; I didn't mean to disturb you.
a. sorry
Pardon, je n’ai pas entendu ce que vous avez dit.Sorry, I didn't hear what you said.
b. excuse me
Avez-vous vu Anna ? - Pardon ?Have you seen Anna? - Excuse me?
c. pardon me
Le rendez-vous est à 14 heures. - Pardon ? À quelle heure ?The appointment is at 2 p.m. - Pardon me? At what time?
d. pardon
Pardon ? Je n'entends rien, il y a trop de bruit.Pardon? I can't hear anything; it's too noisy.
a. sorry
Pardon, je pourrais avoir un menu, s’il vous plaît ?Sorry, could I have a menu, please?
b. excuse me
Pardon. Est-ce que c'est le train pour Angers ?Excuse me. Is this the train for Angers?
c. pardon me
Pardon, monsieur. Est-ce votre sac ?Pardon me, sir. Is this your bag?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. forgiveness
Le pardon vous permet de vous débarrasser du ressentiment et de la colère.Forgiveness allows you to let go of resentment and anger.
b. pardon
Tu as vraiment blessé Danielle. Tu dois lui demander pardon.You really hurt Danielle's feelings. You need to ask for her pardon.
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