Excusez-moi
Excuse me
Language note: Use when navigating through a crowd.
Culture note: Politeness matters, and this is a staple phrase.
Context: You need directions but see someone looking busy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Excusez
[ex-kew-zay]
Excuse me
Used to politely get someone's attention or apologize.
Excusez-moi, puis-je passer?
Excuse me, may I pass through?
-moi
[mwah]
Me
Refers to the speaker in a polite request.
Excusez-moi pour le retard.
Excuse me for being late.
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