merci d'avoir joué
The English phrase 'thank you for playing' is translated into French as merci d'avoir joué.
merci d'avoir joué is the standard way to conclude a game, a match or a video game session to show appreciation to the participants.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'thanks for having played'. It uses the past infinitive avoir joué to indicate that the action of playing is now completed.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing thanks for a completed game, use the past infinitive in merci d'avoir joué. In contrast, the form merci de jouer uses the present infinitive and would imply thanking someone for the ongoing act of playing or for playing in the future.
Did you know?
- The word merci shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mercenary', as both stem from the Latin 'mercedem' meaning 'wages' or 'payment'.
- When someone says merci d'avoir joué, a common polite response is de rien, which translates literally to 'of nothing'.
- In French, the word jouer is used both for playing a game and playing a musical instrument, meaning merci d'avoir joué can be said to both a gamer and a pianist.
Examples in context
- Merci d'avoir joué, c'était vraiment amusant!Thank you for playing, it was really fun!
- Merci d'avoir joué avec nous aujourd'hui.Thank you for playing with us today.
- Merci d'avoir joué si bien.Thank you for playing so well.
- Merci d'avoir joué le rôle de l'arbitre.Thank you for playing the role of the referee.
Example conversation
At the end of a friendly board game night.
- HugoC'était une super soirée, Emma.It was a great evening, Emma.
- EmmaOui, c'était très amusant !Yes, it was very fun!
- HugoMerci d'avoir joué avec moi.Thank you for playing with me.
- EmmaDe rien, Hugo, à bientôt !You're welcome, Hugo, see you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries merci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
