How to Say “Excuse me” in French

Excusez-moi

/ɛkskyzˈemwˈa/

Excuse me

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “Excusez-moi” is /ɛkskyzˈemwˈa/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Parisian Café Culture category. It is suitable for beginners.

“Excuse me” in Other Languages

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "Excusez-moi" in French?+

The IPA pronunciation is /ɛkskyzˈemwˈa/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "Excusez-moi" mean in English?+

"Excusez-moi" translates to "Excuse me" in English. It belongs to the Parisian Café Culture category.

Is "Excusez-moi" formal or informal in French?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Parisian Café Culture Phrases

"I would like" → Je voudrais

/ʒə- vudʁˈɛ/

"a coffee with cream" → un café crème

/œ̃ kafˈe kʁˈɛm/

"a carafe" → une carafe

/yn kaʁˈaf/

"water" → eau

/ˈo/

"of water" → d'eau

/dˈo/

"The bill" → L'addition

/ladisjˈɔ̃/

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