French phrase

Vraiment, vous n'auriez pas dû.

Meaning

Really, you shouldn't have.

When to use it

A polite expression of thanks for someone's kindness. It is used when someone has gone to trouble for another person and sounds modest and appreciative.

Example dialogue

J'ai réglé l'addition.

I paid the bill.

Vraiment, vous n'auriez pas dû. Merci beaucoup.

Really, you shouldn't have. Thank you very much.

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