merci beaucoup
/mɛʁ.si bo.ku/
The English phrase "many thanks" can be translated into French as merci beaucoup or merci bien.
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| merci beaucoup | /mɛʁ.si bo.ku/ |
| merci bien | /mɛʁ.si bjɛ̃/ |
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express thanks for a specific thing, use the preposition pour followed by the noun, such as in merci beaucoup pour ton aide.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of merci beaucoup is /mɛʁ.si bo.ku/. It has 3 syllables.
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Examples in context
- Merci beaucoup les amis.Many thanks, friends.This sentence uses merci beaucoup to address friends.Tatoeba #3288875 by Amastan, translation #5361086 by kanlaon
- Je comprends. Merci beaucoup.I understand. Many thanks.This sentence uses merci beaucoup to express thanks after understanding something.Tatoeba #944491 by sacredceltic, translation #6733352 by Eccles17
- Merci beaucoup pour ton aide.Many thanks for your help.This sentence uses merci beaucoup to thank someone for their help.Tatoeba #1118686 by sysko, translation #4049086 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Manon is thanking Nathan for holding the door open.
- ManonMerci beaucoup, Nathan.Many thanks, Nathan.
- NathanDe rien, Manon.You're welcome, Manon.
- ManonC'est très gentil de ta part.That is very kind of you.
- NathanJe t'en prie.Don't mention it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “many thanks” translations and entries merci beaucoup, merci bien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beaucoup, bien, merci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
