English–French
“forgive” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁdone/
Example
Ne t'inquiète pas, je te pardonne.
Don't worry, I forgive you.
How to say “forgive” in French
“Forgive” in French is pardonner.
An open hand releases a person's wrong, allowing a debt, penalty, or obligation to be set aside.
Example sentences with pardonner
Elle a décidé de pardonner à son frère.
She decided to forgive her brother.
Tips for using pardonner
- A person is commonly introduced with à, as in pardonner à Paul, but object pronouns use the direct form, as in je te pardonne.