'En bon point' is French for 'plump well-nourished'. An example of this was given in The Lady's Magazine, 1830:īless me, how fat you are grown! - absolutely as round as a ball: - you will soon be as enbon-point (excuse my French) as your poor dear father, the major. In the 19th century, when English people used French expressions in conversation they often apologised for it - presumably because many of their listeners (then as now) wouldn't be familiar with the language. The source of the phrase is earlier and derives from a literal usage of the exclamation. 'Excuse my French! (forgive me my strong language).'Įvery country has neighbours they like to look down on. The precise phrase comes just a few years later in S.P.E. 'A bloody sight better (pardon the French!) than most.' A version of it is found in Michael Harrison's All Trees were Green, 1936: This usage is mid 20th century English in origin. The coyness comes from the fact the both the speaker and listener are of course both well aware the swear-word is indeed English. What's the origin of the phrase 'Excuse my French'?Ī coy phrase used when someone who has used a swear-word attempts to pass it off as French. Euphemism What's the meaning of the phrase 'Excuse my French'?.Thank you!>!!!!To All Advertisers And Patronizers, kindly Send Mail To For adverts Placement. This Website is an Intensive Forum of Learning We recommend you Register & Login to Enjoy much free stuffs ::> Also remember to Update your Profile Immediately after registration.

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