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    Excusez-moi (en. Excuse me)

    /ɛkzyze mwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to ask for forgiveness.
    Excuse me, I didn't mean to disturb you.
    Excusez-moi, je ne voulais pas vous déranger.
    Used to attract someone's attention.
    Excuse me, do you have the time, please?
    Excusez-moi, avez-vous l'heure s'il vous plaît ?
    A polite phrase in a conversation.
    Excuse me, may I speak?
    Excusez-moi, puis-je intervenir ?

    Etymology

    Derived from the French verb 'excuser' associated with the polite phrase 'me'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excuse me for interrupting you
    A request for forgiveness for having interrupted someone.
    excusez-moi de vous interrompre
    excuse me, but
    Used to introduce an objection or an observation.
    excusez-moi, mais

    Related Words

    excuse
    To show grace, to forgive.
    excuser
    pardon
    A request for pardon for an action.
    pardon

    Slang Meanings

    Sorry for the mistake.
    Excuse me, but I made a small mistake.
    Excusez-moi, mais j'ai fait une petite erreur.
    A call for attention.
    Excuse me, I think you dropped something.
    Excusez-moi, je crois que vous avez laissé tomber quelque chose.