French Word · Beginner
Pardon
Excuse me / Sorry
Pronunciation: par-DOHN
Meaning
An exclamation used to apologize, or to ask for repetition or permission.
Example
Pardon, je n'ai pas entendu ce que vous avez dit.
Excuse me, I didn't hear what you said.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Pardon out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.