How to Say “Thank You Again” in French

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merci encore
The English phrase "thank you again" is translated into French as merci encore.
merci encore is used to express gratitude a second time or to reiterate thanks.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of merci (thanks) and encore (again/still).

Which one should you use?

While merci encore emphasizes the repetition of the thanks, encore merci is a common way to emphasize the gratitude itself, often used when someone has been particularly helpful.

How does it change in a sentence?

When expressing thanks for a specific thing, you can use merci encore pour followed by a noun. When expressing thanks for an action, you use merci encore de followed by an infinitive verb.

Did you know?

  • The word merci originates from the Latin mercēdem, which meant 'wages' or 'price'. This suggests that saying thanks was once viewed as giving a symbolic payment for a kindness.
  • While merci is now a standard thank you, it was originally used as a plea for mercy or pardon in medieval French contexts.

Examples in context

  • Merci encore de ton aide.
    Thank you again for your help.
    This sentence is useful for expressing thanks for someone's help using merci encore.
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  • Merci encore pour ce cadeau, je vous remercie vraiment.
    After receiving a gift from a colleague: Thank you again for this gift, I really thank you.
  • Je te remercie encore d'être toujours là pour moi, tu es vraiment génial(e).
    Expressing gratitude to a friend for their support: I thank you again for always being there for me, you are really awesome.
  • Je tiens à vous remercier encore une fois pour votre hospitalité généreuse.
    Thanking someone for their hospitality: I would like to thank you again for your generous hospitality.
  • Merci encore pour ce compliment, ça me fait vraiment plaisir.
    After receiving a compliment from a friend: Thank you again for this compliment, it really makes me happy.
  • Merci encore pour le cadeau.
    Thank you again for the gift.
  • Merci encore d'être venu.
    Thank you again for coming.
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Example conversation

Gabriel is leaving Chloé's house after a pleasant dinner.

  1. Chloé

    C'était un excellent dîner.
    It was an excellent dinner.
  2. Gabriel

    Merci encore pour l'invitation, Chloé.
    Thank you again for the invitation, Chloé.
  3. Chloé

    Je suis ravie que tu aies aimé.
    I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
  4. Gabriel

    À la prochaine !
    See you next time!

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