Merci pour votre soutien
Merci pour votre soutien is the French way to say "thank you for your support".
This phrase is commonly used in professional contexts, such as a company thanking its clients or a politician thanking voters.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Merci (thank you), pour (for), votre (your) and soutien (support).
Which one should you use?
When speaking to a single person you know well or a friend, use Merci pour ton soutien instead of Merci pour votre soutien.
How does it change in a sentence?
While pour is common, using de in Merci de votre soutien is considered more elegant or formal in written French.
Did you know?
- The French word for bra is soutien-gorge, which literally translates to 'breast-support'.
- The word merci shares an etymological root with the English word 'mercy', as both stem from the Latin 'mercēdem' which originally referred to a 'price' or 'reward'.
- The English word 'mercy' and the French word merci share the same root, though 'mercy' now refers to forgiveness rather than thanks.
Examples in context
- Merci pour votre soutien durant cette épreuve.Thank you for your support during this ordeal.
- Merci pour votre soutien financier.Thank you for your financial support.
Example conversation
Lucas is finishing a project with Chloé's help.
- LucasLe projet est enfin terminé, Chloé.The project is finally finished, Chloé.
- ChloéJe suis ravie d'avoir pu aider.I am delighted to have been able to help.
- LucasMerci pour votre soutien, Lucas vous remercie.Thank you for your support, Lucas thanks you.
- ChloéDe rien, Lucas, c'est normal.You're welcome, Lucas, it's normal.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries merci, pour, soutien, votre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
