French phrase

Merci d'avance.

Meaning

Thanks in advance.

When to use it

A polite thanks before a request. It is used from friendly conversations to workplace requests and sounds slightly casual in speech.

Example dialogue

Merci d'avance. Tu peux me prêter ton parapluie ce soir ?

Thanks in advance. Can you lend me your umbrella tonight?

Pas de problème, tu peux le prendre chez moi.

No problem, you can pick it up at my place.

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