English–French

“pardon” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁasje/

Example

Le président a gracié le prisonnier.

The president pardoned the prisoner.

Illustration for gracier (pardon)

How to say “pardon” in French

“Pardon” in French is gracier.

An official authority lifting all or part of a convicted person's sentence.

Full entry for gracier: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gracier

Le gouvernement a décidé de gracier plusieurs personnes.

The government decided to pardon several people.

Tips for using gracier

  • Gracier is a formal legal verb for an authority, not the ordinary verb pardonner for personal forgiveness.

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