French Word · Beginner
excusez-moi
excuse me / I'm sorry (formal)
Pronunciation: ex-kew-ZAY MWA
Meaning
A polite phrase used to get attention, ask for pardon, or apologize formally.
Example
Excusez-moi, où sont les toilettes ?
Excuse me, where are the restrooms?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice excusez-moi out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.