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Translation
excusez-moi
Romanization
excusez-moi
Pronunciation
ex-koo-zay mwah
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
excusez-moi — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "excuse me".
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désolé
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pas de problème
pas de problème
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je ne sais pas
je ne sais pas
Openare you sure
tu es sûr ?
tu es sûr?
Openwait a minute
attendez une minute
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Openwhat does this mean
qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?
qu'est-ce que ça veut dire?
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FAQ
You say "excusez-moi" in French. The romanized form is "excusez-moi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ex-koo-zay mwah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ex-koo-zay mwah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "excusez-moi".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.