English–French
“thank you” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɛʁsi/
Example
Je te dis merci pour le cadeau.
I thank you for the gift.
How to say “thank you” in French
“Thank you” in French is merci.
A compact acknowledgment that marks gratitude in an ordinary conversation.
Example sentences with merci
Merci beaucoup, ton aide m'a été précieuse.
Thank you very much, your help was invaluable to me.
Tips for using merci
- Merci suits both informal and formal settings, while je vous remercie provides a more formal, complete expression of thanks.
Other French words for “thank you”
Elle a reçu un remerciement de la part de son patron.
She got a thank-you from her boss.