French phrase

Est-ce que je vous dérange ?

Meaning

Am I bothering you?

When to use it

Checks whether contact is inconvenient. Common as a polite opening before stating the reason for calling or visiting.

Example dialogue

Est-ce que je vous dérange ? C'est Marie, avez-vous un moment ?

Am I bothering you? This is Marie. Do you have a moment?

Non, pas du tout, je vous écoute.

No, not at all. Go ahead, I'm listening.

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