🇫🇷 French phrases
How to say “Excuse me” in French
Excusez-moi
ex-kew-zay MWAH
Literally: excuse meformal
Used to get someone's attention or to apologize politely. Combine with 'bonjour' when approaching a stranger: 'Bonjour, excusez-moi...'.
Other ways to say it
| French | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse-moi | ex-KEWZ mwah | Excuse me | informal, with someone you say 'tu' to |
| Pardon | par-DOHN | Pardon / coming through | squeezing past people, or asking someone to repeat |
In a sentence
Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?
ex-kew-zay MWAH, oo eh lah GAHR
Excuse me, where is the train station?
More French phrases
HelloBonjourGoodbyeAu revoirThank youMerciPleaseS'il vous plaîtSorryPardonYesOuiNoNonGood morningBonjourGood eveningBonsoirGood nightBonne nuitHow are you?Comment allez-vous ?My name is…Je m'appelle…Nice to meet youEnchantéI love youJe t'aimeI miss youTu me manquesHappy birthdayJoyeux anniversaireCheersSanté !Enjoy your mealBon appétitWelcomeBienvenueCongratulationsFélicitationsHappy New YearBonne annéeI don't understandJe ne comprends pasDo you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais ?How much is it?C'est combien ?Where is the toilet?Où sont les toilettes ?Help!Au secours !BeautifulBeau / BelleFriendAmi / AmieSee you laterÀ plus tard
“Excuse me” in other languages
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