Merci !
standard, friends
To a friend you simply say Merci ! For stronger thanks use Merci beaucoup ! or Merci mille fois ! It is also called Merci à toi !
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Merci ! | standard, friends |
| Merci beaucoup ! | strong |
| Merci à toi ! | returning thanks |
The friendly reply is De rien or Pas de souci. Merci à toi is used when your friend thanks you back.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With tu friends you can say Je te remercie, but this sounds a little formal. Merci, t'es un ange is a warm everyday compliment meaning "thanks, you are an angel".
How do you pronounce it?
Merci is pronounced "mehr-SEE".
Did you know?
- French merci comes from Latin merces, "reward", and in older French it meant "mercy".
Examples in context
- Merci pour ton aide, Paul.Thanks for your help, Paul.
- Merci beaucoup pour le cadeau !Thank you very much for the gift!
- Merci, t'es un ange.Thanks, you are an angel.
Example conversation
Anaïs thanks her friend Paul after he helps her move a sofa.
- AnaïsMerci beaucoup, Paul !Thank you very much, Paul!
- PaulDe rien, c'est normal.You are welcome, it is normal.
- AnaïsJe t'offre une pizza.I will treat you to a pizza.
- PaulAvec plaisir !With pleasure!
