How to Say "Thank You for Listening" in French

merci de votre écoute

merci de votre écoute is the French way to say thank you for listening.

This phrase is specifically used at the conclusion of a speech, presentation or podcast to signal the end of the spoken content.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to 'thanks for your listening', where écoute is the noun form of the verb écouter (to listen).

Which one should you use?

While merci de votre écoute focuses on the act of listening, the alternative merci de votre attention is a more common and slightly more formal way to thank an audience for their attention.

How does it change in a sentence?

The use of votre makes merci de votre écoute suitable for a formal presentation or when addressing a group of people you do not know personally.

Did you know?

The word merci actually shares an ancient root with the English word 'mercy', as both derive from the Latin 'mercēdem' meaning 'wages' or 'price'.
The term écoute focuses on the active, deliberate effort of the audience rather than the passive physical sense of hearing.

Examples in context

Enfin, merci de votre écoute attentive.
Finally, thank you for your attentive listening.
C'est tout, merci de votre écoute.
That is all, thank you for listening.

Example conversation

Gabriel finishes a professional presentation to Emma and her colleagues.

Gabriel

C'est tout pour aujourd'hui, merci de votre écoute.
That is all for today, thank you for listening.
Emma

Merci Gabriel, c'était très intéressant.
Thank you Gabriel, it was very interesting.
Gabriel

Avez-vous des questions ?
Do you have any questions?
Emma

Oui, j'en ai une sur le budget.
Yes, I have one about the budget.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, merci, votre, écoute, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Thank You for Listening” in French