Bedeutung
Used to apologize for a minor offense or to ask someone to repeat.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, 'Pardon' is expected. Not saying it can be seen as a sign of poor upbringing. In Quebec, 'Pardon' is used, but 'Excusez-moi' is also very common in daily life. In many Francophone African countries, 'Pardon' is used with great warmth and is often accompanied by a friendly gesture.
Rising Intonation
When asking for a repeat, make sure your voice goes up at the end of 'Pardon?'
The French Smile
A small smile while saying 'Pardon' makes you seem much more approachable.
Bedeutung
Used to apologize for a minor offense or to ask someone to repeat.
Rising Intonation
When asking for a repeat, make sure your voice goes up at the end of 'Pardon?'
The French Smile
A small smile while saying 'Pardon' makes you seem much more approachable.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the best way to ask someone to repeat themselves?
Someone says something you didn't hear. You say:
Pardon is the standard way to ask for repetition.
Complete the sentence.
You bump into a stranger. You say: '____, monsieur.'
Pardon is the correct polite term for an apology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
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Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenSomeone says something you didn't hear. You say:
Pardon is the standard way to ask for repetition.
You bump into a stranger. You say: '____, monsieur.'
Pardon is the correct polite term for an apology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, that is 'De rien'.
No, it is very polite.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Excusez-moi
similarExcuse me
Je suis désolé
contrastI am sorry
Pardonnez-moi
builds onForgive me
