How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in French
Excusez-moi
eks-kew-zey mwah
[eks-kew-zey mwah]
🇫🇷 In France: Use it to get a stranger's attention before you ask something, for example asking for directions. Start with Excusez-moi, monsieur or madame, then add bonjour.
Phrase Breakdown
Excusez
[eks-kew-zey]
Excuse
A polite request for forgiveness or attention.
Excusez-moi, je dois passer.
Excuse me, I need to pass through.
-moi
[mwah]
me
Used to refer to oneself, asking for attention or pardon.
Excusez-moi de vous déranger.
Excuse me for disturbing you.
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