merci bébé
merci bébé is the French way to say "thank you, baby".
This phrase is used in intimate or romantic contexts to express gratitude to a partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of merci (thank you) and bébé (baby).
Did you know?
- The word merci was not always a polite expression of gratitude. It originally referred to 'mercy' or 'pity' and stems from the Latin word for 'wages' or 'reward'.
- Using bébé as a romantic term of endearment is a relatively modern trend in French, as the word traditionally referred only to infants.
- French speakers have several other 'animal' endearments for partners that are more traditional than bébé, such as mon chou or ma puce.
Examples in context
- Merci bébé, tu es adorable.Thank you baby, you are adorable.
- Oh, merci bébé, je t'aime.Oh, thank you baby, I love you.
Example conversation
Nathan brings Manon a cup of coffee in bed.
- ManonOh, merci bébé !Oh, thank you, baby!
- NathanDe rien, mon cœur.You're welcome, sweetheart.
- ManonC'est exactement ce qu'il me fallait.It's exactly what I needed.
- NathanJe suis content que ça te plaise.I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bébé, merci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
