French Conversation · Level 42
75 words
French word
remercier
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəmɛʁsje/
Meaning
- verbthank
Example
Je te remercie pour ton aide.
I thank you for your help.
More examples
Je vous remercie pour l'invitation.
I thank you for the invitation.
Core concept
A speaker places gratitude in words before the person who gave help, a gift, or a service.
Common phrases
remercier quelqu'un pour son aide
thank someone for their help
remercier quelqu'un pour l'invitation
thank someone for the invitation
remercier chaleureusement quelqu'un
warmly thank someone
Similar words
dire merci: To directly say thank you to someone.
exprimer sa gratitude: To show gratitude through words or actions.
reconnaître: To acknowledge the value of someone's help or kindness with gratitude.
Definition in French
Dire ou montrer sa reconnaissance à quelqu'un pour un service, une aide ou un cadeau.
Word origin
Remercier comes from Old French remercier, formed with re- and merci; merci developed from Latin merces, meaning a reward or favor.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern is remercier quelqu'un pour quelque chose, while remercier quelqu'un de quelque chose is also standard, especially in formal phrasing.