très apprécié
In French, "much appreciated" is translated as très apprécié.
This phrase is used to express gratitude when someone has done a favor or provided help.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective apprécié must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use très appréciée if the thing being appreciated is a feminine noun, such as votre aide (your help). Use très appréciés if the things being appreciated are masculine plural nouns, such as vos conseils (your advice). Use très appréciées if the things being appreciated are feminine plural nouns, such as vos remarques (your remarks).
Did you know?
- The word très is a linguistic relative of the English prefix 'trans-' because both originate from the Latin word trāns meaning 'across' or 'through'.
- While 'très apprécié' works for describing a thing, using it to say 'I appreciate it' to a person can sound strangely detached, as if you are evaluating a product rather than a person.
- In Quebec, the use of apprécié in gratitude is more frequent and mirrors English usage more closely than it does in France.
Examples in context
- Tout ce que vous pourriez faire à l'appui de leur effort serait très apprécié.Anything you could do in support of their effort would be very much appreciated.This sentence shows how to use très apprécié when discussing support for an effort.Tatoeba #133555 by Cocorico, translation #305052 by CM
- Je vous suis très reconnaissant(e) pour ce document essentiel.I am very grateful to you for this essential document.
- Merci beaucoup de m'avoir aidé(e) avec les courses.Thank you very much for helping me with the groceries.
- Le soutien de l'équipe est très apprécié.The team's support is much appreciated.
Example conversation
Emma is asking Lucas for help with a project.
- EmmaPeux-tu m'aider avec ce rapport, Lucas ?Can you help me with this report, Lucas?
- LucasOui, je peux m'en occuper maintenant.Yes, I can take care of it now.
- EmmaC'est très apprécié, merci beaucoup !That's much appreciated, thank you very much!
- LucasDe rien, Emma, c'est normal.You're welcome, Emma, it's nothing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries très, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
