Gratitude (en. Gratitude)
/ɡʁa.ti.dyd/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Feeling of thankfulness towards someone.
She feels great gratitude towards her friends.
Elle éprouve une grande gratitude envers ses amis.
State of being grateful.
Her gratitude was palpable during the ceremony.
Sa gratitude était palpable lors de la cérémonie.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'gratitudo', which means 'thanksgiving' or 'recognition'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express gratitude
To demonstrate recognition.
exprimer sa gratitude
to have gratitude
To be grateful.
avoir de la gratitude
to show gratitude
To demonstrate a feeling of thankfulness.
montrer sa gratitude
Related Words
recognition
Feeling of appreciation for a service or help.
reconnaissance
thanksgiving
Expression of gratitude.
remerciement
kindness
Willingness to do good, often linked to gratitude.
bonté
Slang Meanings
Informal thanks
Thank you very much, it's my gratitude speaking.
Merci beaucoup, c'est ma gratitude qui parle.
Sense of recognition in friendly situations
You have all my gratitude, buddy!
Tu as toute ma gratitude, poto!