French Word · Beginner
Pardonnez-moi
Forgive me / Excuse me (formal/plural)
Pronunciation: par-don-nay-MWAH
Meaning
A polite way to apologize or to ask for permission to pass, especially in a formal context or to multiple people.
Example
Pardonnez-moi de vous avoir interrompu.
Forgive me for interrupting you.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Pardonnez-moi 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.