🇫🇷 French phrases
How to say “Sorry” in French
Pardon
par-DOHN
neutral
Quick apology for bumping into someone or a small mistake. For a real apology use 'Désolé' (add an 'e' in writing if you are a woman: 'désolée', pronounced the same).
Other ways to say it
| French | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Désolé(e) | day-zoh-LAY | I'm sorry | genuine apology or expressing regret |
| Je suis vraiment désolé(e) | zhuh swee vray-MAHN day-zoh-LAY | I'm really sorry | sincere, stronger apology |
| Excusez-moi | ex-kew-zay MWAH | Excuse me / sorry | polite apology to a stranger |
In a sentence
Oh, pardon ! Je ne vous avais pas vu.
oh, par-DOHN! zhuh nuh voo-zah-VEH pah VOO
Oh, sorry! I didn't see you.
More French phrases
HelloBonjourGoodbyeAu revoirThank youMerciPleaseS'il vous plaîtExcuse meExcusez-moiYesOuiNoNonGood morningBonjourGood eveningBonsoirGood nightBonne nuitHow are you?Comment allez-vous ?My name is…Je m'appelle…Nice to meet youEnchantéI love youJe t'aimeI miss youTu me manquesHappy birthdayJoyeux anniversaireCheersSanté !Enjoy your mealBon appétitWelcomeBienvenueCongratulationsFélicitationsHappy New YearBonne annéeI don't understandJe ne comprends pasDo you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais ?How much is it?C'est combien ?Where is the toilet?Où sont les toilettes ?Help!Au secours !BeautifulBeau / BelleFriendAmi / AmieSee you laterÀ plus tard
“Sorry” in other languages
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