Phoque, not to be confused with fuck, is the French word for seal. If you are innocent and stub your toe, happen to drop an f bomb, and feel bad about it, just know that all you did was say seal in French.
Person one: stubs toe, drops f bomb Also Person one: says seal in french(phoque)
The origin of the phrase "Pardon my French" because of its odd sounding pronounciation. Phoque-prounced Fhawk, means seal in French. The pronounciation sounds like a similar word used by today's kids and therefore when asking for forgiveness after a bad word is said, the statement "Pardon my French" can be used to alleviate the tension.
Derived from the French word: Seal (the aquatic mammal)
The use of a towel, clothing, or a combination of the two to create a seal around the bottom of a doorway or a vent so smoke/smell does not escape from the room.