How Do You Say “Thank You” in French? 🙏🇫🇷

When you’re learning French, one of the most important words to know is “thank you.” Let’s look at how to say it.

The Word for “Thank you” in French

The phrase “thank you” in French is merci (pronounced mehr-see).

Example

  • Merci ! J’ai aimé le cadeau.
    Thank you! I liked the present.



Saying “Thank You Very Much”


You can make your thanks stronger by adding a word: merci beaucoup (thank you very much).

Examples

  • Merci beaucoup !
    Thank you very much!

  • Merci pour ton aide.
    Thanks for your help.


So, merci can mean both thank you and thanks in everyday French.

🌱 Rooted in Meaning

The word merci comes from the Latin mercedem, meaning reward or wages. So originally, saying merci was a way of saying, “I reward you with gratitude.”



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