pardon my French
idiomTo excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.
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French fact
The presence of French Canada as a distinct cultural, linguistic, and political force within the Canadian Confederation.
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French leave
A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.
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pardon me
Sorry; said as an apology.
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take French leave
To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone; to slip out.