Excuse my french Meaning in English

expression

US

ik-SKYOOZ my FRENCH

UK

ik-SKYOOZ my FRENCH

Definition

This phrase is used humorously or politely before or after someone says a rude word or swears, to apologize for using bad language.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often humorous; you say it before or after a swear word or strong language as a polite or sarcastic apology. Not related to the French language—just an English idiom. Only used for mild rudeness, not serious offenses.

• Spanish: perdón por la palabra - disculpa mi lenguaje
• Portuguese (BR): desculpa o palavrão - perdão pela palavra
• Portuguese (PT): desculpa o palavrão - peço desculpa pela palavra
• Chinese (Simplified): 抱歉我说粗话
• Chinese (Traditional): 抱歉我說粗話
• Hindi: माफ़ कीजिए, मैंने गलत भाषा उपयोग की
• Arabic: عذرًا على الألفاظ
• Bengali: মাফ করবেন, খারাপ ভাষা (ব্যবহার করছি) - দুঃখিত, বাজে শব্দ
• Russian: простите за выражение - извините за грубость
• Japanese: 汚い言葉を使ってすみません - ちょっと乱暴な言葉を失礼します
• Vietnamese: xin lỗi vì dùng lời thô tục - thứ lỗi vì nói bậy
• Korean: 말이 좀 거칠어서 죄송해요 - 욕해서 미안해요
• Turkish: afedersiniz ağzımdan kaçtı - özür dilerim, küfür ettim
• Urdu: معاف کریں، برا لفظ استعمال کیا
• Indonesian: maaf, saya berkata kasar - maaf atas bahasa saya

Example Sentences

Excuse my French, but this situation is really annoying.

basic

I have to say, excuse my French, but that was stupid.

basic

Excuse my French if anyone was offended by my words.

basic

That was a tough day—excuse my French—but everything went wrong!

natural

She laughed and said, 'excuse my French, but I’m so fed up!'

natural

I’m sorry, excuse my French, but this is ridiculous!

natural