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WINNING ANSWER: In the distant past, the phrase “pardon my French” was used by English speakers who included French words and phrases in their conversation. In more modern times, the phrase is used by speakers to precede profanity or extreme crudeness, not French words or phrases. Although the phrase is an immediate alert for what is about to be said, it does not excuse vulgarity or profanity despite what some might think.
Anna, Panama City
June 2019 Question of the Month:
Ever heard a Christian use the phrase “Pardon my French but…” right before they use a profane word or two? What is your opinion of this situation?
Submitted Answers:
In the distant past, the phrase “pardon my French” was used by English speakers who included French words and phrases in their conversation. In more modern times, the phrase is used by speakers to precede profanity or extreme crudeness, not French words or phrases. Although the phrase is an immediate alert for what is about to be said, it does not excuse vulgarity or profanity despite what some might think.
Anna, Panama City
They must know they are going to say something that shouldn\’t be said or they would not have to say Pardon My French. Since they take the time to say that, they could use just a minimal brain power to use words acceptable to all.
Loretta, Lynn Haven
But what? I’m sorry but… I cuss. It’s been a long time since I said “pardon my French but……” Cuss words are bad but I normally don’t use the really bad ones. The one I use the most is the acronym for; So Happy It’s Thursday. Sorry! I know it’s not Christian of me to cuss and I apologize for it. Can I blame it on being a bad habit? And no, I don’t mean a nun’s habit! So, pardon my French but I don’t give a ________! Love ya
Robin, Youngstown
I think a Christian’s language does more to help or hurt his or her witness than just about anything thing else. Believe it or not, we had a older Sunday School teacher at our church that would say “pardon my French,” and then next thing out of his mouth was the “GD” word. I never respected him again.
Tayor R, Callaway
Saying “Pardon my French” only shows they know what they’re getting ready to say isn’t good/right and they are making a conscious choice to let it spew from their tongue anyhow. Ephesians 4:29 reads “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” However, we all fall short…just in different ways.
Tosha M, Fountain
I think a Christian’s language does more to help or hurt his or her witness than just about anything thing else. Believe it or not, we had a older Sunday School teacher at our church that would say “pardon my French,” and then next thing out of his mouth was the “GD” word. I never respected him again.