Merci pour le partage
The phrase "thank you for sharing" in French is Merci pour le partage.
Merci pour le partage is most commonly used in digital contexts, such as when thanking someone for sharing a link, a post or a file on social media.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Merci (thank you), pour (for), le (the) and partage (sharing/the act of sharing).
Which one should you use?
While Merci pour le partage uses a noun (the sharing), Merci de partager uses a verb (to share) and is often used when thanking someone for the act of sharing something in real-time or as a general courtesy.
Did you know?
- The word merci evolved from the Latin word mercēdem, which meant 'wages' or 'price'. It originally implied that a person was being compensated for a favor or showing mercy.
- The word partage is derived from partir, which means 'to leave' or 'to depart' in modern French but originally meant 'to divide'.
- In a physical context, le partage can refer to the legal division of an inheritance or property among heirs.
Examples in context
- Merci de partager votre/ses connaissancesThank you for sharing your/his/her knowledge.
- Je vous suis reconnaissant(e) de partager ce que vous savezI am grateful to you for sharing what you know.
- Je tiens à vous remercier d'avoir partagé cette informationI would like to thank you for sharing this information.
- Je vous exprime ma gratitude pour avoir partagé vos idéesI express my gratitude to you for sharing your ideas.
- C'est sympa de partagerIt's nice of you to share.
- Merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé tes traditions familiales avec nous ! J'ai vraiment apprécié, c'était une expérience unique.Thank you very much for sharing your family traditions with us! I really appreciated it, it was a unique experience.
- Merci pour le partage de cette photo.Thank you for sharing this photo.
- Merci pour le partage de ton expérience.Thank you for sharing your experience.
- Merci pour le partage de ces informations utiles.Thank you for sharing this useful information.
Example conversation
Léa shows Hugo a helpful article on her phone.
- HugoC'est un article très intéressant, Léa.It is a very interesting article, Léa.
- LéaJe suis contente que tu l'aimes.I am glad you like it.
- HugoMerci pour le partage de ce lien.Thank you for sharing this link.
- LéaDe rien, Hugo !You're welcome, Hugo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries le, merci, partage, pour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
merci de partager the guide on how to say thank you for sharing
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