pardon

• Nom désignant l'acte de pardonner, de s'excuser ou de libérer quelqu'un d'une peine ou d'une obligation, ainsi qu'une expression polie utilisée pour demander de répéter ce qui a été dit ou pour s'excuser.

A noun referring to the act of forgiving, excusing, or releasing someone from a penalty or obligation, or a polite expression used to ask for repetition or forgiveness.

1. Forgiveness or leniencyB1formal

   The act of forgiving someone for an offense or mistake.

   Pardon (fait de pardonner)

   • He asked for her pardon after the argument.
   • She granted him a pardon for his rude comment.
   • The king offered a pardon to the rebels.

   Synonymesabsolutionamnestyclemencyexonerationforgivenessleniencymercyremission

   Antonymescondemnationpenaltypunishmentretributionvengeance

2. Legal release from punishmentB2formal

   An official act that releases a person from legal punishment for a crime.

   Grâce présidentielle

   • The president issued a pardon for the convicted prisoner.
   • He received a full pardon from the governor.
   • The court granted a pardon based on new evidence.

   Synonymesabsolutionamnestyclemencyremissionreprieve

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de pardonner ou d'excuser quelqu'un pour une faute, une erreur ou un manque de politesse.

A verb used to indicate the act of forgiving or excusing someone for an offense, mistake, or discourtesy.

1. Forgive or excuseB1formal

   To release someone from the legal consequences of an offense or to forgive a minor fault.

   Pardonner (une faute, une offense)

   • The governor pardoned the prisoner after new evidence emerged.
   • She pardoned him for his rude comment.
   • The king pardoned the rebels and set them free.

   Synonymesabsolveacquitcondoneexculpateexcuseexonerateforgivelet offoverlookreprieve

   Antonymesblamecondemnpunish

2. Polite request for repetitionA2formal

   Used as a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand.

   Demande polie de répétition

   • Pardon me, could you say that again?
   • I beg your pardon, I didn't catch your name.
   • Pardon, but could you speak a little louder?