Type any word!

How to Pronounce "excuse my french"

expression

ik-SKYOOZ my FRENCH
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.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ

British English

ɪkˈskjuːz/ /mˈaɪ/ /fɹˈɛntʃ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ik-SKYOOZ my FRENCH

UK

ik-SKYOOZ my FRENCH

Listen in Context

Excuse my French, but this situation is really annoying.

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

Excuse my French if anyone was offended by my words.

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