gratitude means “gratitude” | MotiTan French Dictionary

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Je lui ai exprimé ma gratitude pour son aide.

I expressed my gratitude to him for his help.

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

Expression ou sentiment positif envers quelqu'un en reconnaissance d'une aide, d'un cadeau ou d'une attention reçue.

French gratitude comes from Latin gratitudo, built on gratus, meaning pleasing or thankful, and developed into the sense of grateful recognition.

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