FrenchNow Sorry in French: Désolé vs Pardon vs Excusez-moi Use désolé for genuine regret, pardon to bump or squeeze past, and excusez-moi to get attention. A situation-by-situation guide to saying sorry in French. FrenchNow June 4, 2026 • 5 min read #sorry-in-french #désolé-vs-pardon #excusez-moi #politeness #beginner