English–French

“gratitude” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁatityd/

Example

Je veux te montrer ma gratitude.

I want to show you my gratitude.

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How to say “gratitude” in French

“Gratitude” in French is gratitude.

A warm inner acknowledgment directed toward someone who has given help, a gift, or thoughtful care.

Full entry for gratitude: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gratitude

Je lui ai exprimé ma gratitude pour son aide.

I expressed my gratitude to him for his help.

Tips for using gratitude

  • Gratitude is more formal than everyday French merci and often appears in speeches, letters, and other polished writing.

Other French words for “gratitude”

Je lui dois une grande reconnaissance.

I owe him a great deal of gratitude.

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