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    Pardi (en. By jove)

    [paʁ.di]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    Used to express surprise or certainty.
    Pardi, I didn't expect that!
    Pardi, je ne m'y attendais pas !
    Serves to reinforce an assertion.
    She left, pardi!
    Elle est partie, pardi !
    Expresses a certain indignation or perplexity.
    Pardi, what do you mean by that?
    Pardi, que veux-tu dire par là ?

    Etymology

    Derived from the expression 'by God', used as an exclamation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pardi!
    Exclamation of surprise or agreement.
    Pardi !
    It's true, pardi!
    Reinforcement of what has just been said.
    C'est bien vrai, pardi !
    Of course, pardi!
    Enthusiastic affirmation.
    Pardi que oui !

    Related Words

    parbleu
    Exclamation expressing astonishment.
    parbleu
    diantre
    Exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
    diantre
    certainly
    Affirmation of certainty.
    certainement

    Slang Meanings

    To express strong agreement.
    I’m going to do it, pardi!
    Je vais le faire, pardi !
    To show astonishment.
    Pardi, didn't you know?
    Pardi, tu ne le savais pas ?