excusez-moi
excuse me (formal)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɛk.sky.ze mwa/
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Cultural Note
This is the 'vous' form and is appropriate with strangers and in formal situations. It carries more weight than 'pardon' and signals that you are making a conscious effort to be polite. Always use this form when approaching someone you don't know.
📝 Example Sentences
Excusez-moi, où se trouve la gare ?
Excuse me, where is the train station?
Excusez-moi de vous déranger.
Excuse me for bothering you.