pardon my French UK /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ/US /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ/ verb1 •(humorous) To excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.That computer is a worthless piece of shit, if you’ll pardon my French. formspardoned my French · pardoning my French · pardons my French