How to Say “Thank You for Dinner” in French

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merci pour le dîner
The English phrase "thank you for dinner" is translated into French as merci pour le dîner.
merci pour le dîner is used to express gratitude to someone who has provided or hosted an evening meal.

Did you know?

  • In some French-speaking regions, dîner refers to the midday meal rather than the evening meal.
  • The word merci was used as a cry for 'mercy' or 'pity' in Old French before it became a standard way to say 'thank you'.
  • The word merci is a relative of the English word 'mercenary', as both stem from the Latin concept of 'wages' or 'pay'.

Examples in context

  • Merci pour le dîner, c'était délicieux.
    Thank you for dinner, it was delicious.
  • Merci pour le dîner de ce soir.
    Thank you for dinner tonight.
  • Un grand merci pour le dîner !
    A big thank you for dinner!

Example conversation

Gabriel is leaving Léa's apartment after a lovely meal.

  1. Gabriel

    Je rentre maintenant, merci pour le dîner.
    I'm going home now, thank you for dinner.
  2. Léa

    De rien, Gabriel !
    You're welcome, Gabriel!
  3. Gabriel

    C'était vraiment très bon.
    It was really very good.
  4. Léa

    Je suis ravie que tu aies aimé.
    I'm delighted that you enjoyed it.

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