J'apprécie vraiment
The English phrase "I really appreciate it" is translated into French as J'apprécie vraiment.
This phrase is used to express gratitude or thankfulness for something someone has done.
Which one should you use?
While J'apprécie vraiment focuses on the speaker's feeling of appreciation, the alternative Je vous remercie vraiment focuses more directly on the act of thanking the person.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, J'apprécie can be used sarcastically to mean 'I see what you are doing' or 'I am not amused', depending on the tone of voice.
- The word apprécier comes from the Latin appretiare, which combines 'ad' and 'pretium', meaning 'price'. This is why the word still carries a sense of assigning value.
- While J'apprécie vraiment expresses gratitude, the word apprécier is also the standard term for calculating the financial value of an asset or a piece of art.
Examples in context
- J'apprécie vraiment cela.I really appreciate it.This example shows how to use J'apprécie vraiment in a sentence.Tatoeba #128573 by nimfeo, translation #268955 by CK
- J'apprécie vraiment ton aide.I really appreciate your help.
- J'apprécie vraiment ce geste.I really appreciate this gesture.
Example conversation
Emma gave Gabriel a gift to congratulate him on his new job.
- GabrielC'est une très belle surprise.It is a very lovely surprise.
- EmmaJe suis contente que cela te plaise.I am glad that you like it.
- GabrielJ'apprécie vraiment ce cadeau.I really appreciate this gift.
- EmmaDe rien, Gabriel.You're welcome, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
