Why do we say pardon my French when we sweat?

The phrase was originally used in England when someone used a French word when speaking to a person who may not have understood French. Due to the history of conflict between France and England, ‘pardon my French’ came to be a dig against the French.

Who said excuse my French?

The expression would appear to date back to centuries-old animosity between the English and the French, after the Norman king, William the Conqueror, invaded in 1066.

What is pardon my French in English?

Pardon my French, or excuse my French, is an apology for the use of profanity; the expression dates from 1895. Pardon is derived from the old French pardoner meaning, “to grant, forgive.”

What does Excuse my language mean?

It means sorry for using offensive words it’s normally used when your unsure if the person your talking to will be offended.

Why do we say pardon me?

Pardon me is sometimes used to say you are sorry when you do something slightly rude, such as burp or accidentally push someone. Pardon me is also polite way of attracting someone’s attention: Pardon me, does this train go to Oakland?

Why is swearing referred to as French?

Usage. At least one source suggests that the phrase “derives from a literal usage of the exclamation. In the 19th century, when English people used French expressions in conversation they often apologized for it – presumably because many of their listeners (then as now) wouldn’t be familiar with the language”.

What is a swearing?

1 : to use bad or vulgar language : curse. 2 : to make a statement or promise with sincerity or under oath : vow I swear to tell the truth. 3 : to give an oath to The witness was sworn. 4 : to bind by an oath He swore them to secrecy.

How do you respond to excuse my French?

You could say, “That’s OK; I don’t speak French.” (Because some people say “Pardon my French” when they’re using vulgar terms.)