Merci (en. Thanks)

/mɛʁ.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Expression used to express gratitude.
He helped me, so I told him thank you.
Il m'a aidé, alors je lui ai dit merci.
Polite formula used to respond to a kind act.
Thank you for this gift; I really like it.
Merci pour ce cadeau, il me plaît beaucoup.

Etymology

From Latin 'mercedem', meaning recompense or reward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thank you very much
Expression used to say a big thank you.
merci beaucoup
thank you
Phrase to express enhanced gratitude.
merci bien
a big thank you
Expression to emphasize great appreciation.
un grand merci

Related Words

acknowledgment
Act of thanking.
remerciement
appreciation
Recognition of a positive act.
appréciation
gratitude
Feeling of appreciation towards someone.
gratitude

Slang Meanings

Thanks
Thanks for your help!
Cimer pour ton aide !
Thank you, man
Thank you, man, you’re awesome!
Merci bien, vieux, t'assures !