Remercier (en. Thank)

/ʁə.mɛʁ.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express one's gratitude
I want to thank everyone who helped me.
Je veux remercier tous ceux qui m'ont aidé.
To show appreciation
She thanked her teacher for their support.
Elle a remercié son professeur pour son soutien.
To give thanks
We should thank our parents for everything they have done.
Nous devrions remercier nos parents pour tout ce qu'ils ont fait.

Etymology

From the Latin 'remuneriari', meaning to reward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warmly thank
To express gratitude with a lot of enthusiasm.
remercier chaleureusement
thank you from the bottom of my heart
To express deep appreciation.
merci de tout cœur
thank you in advance
To express anticipatory gratitude for something.
remercier à l'avance

Related Words

recognition
Feeling of gratitude towards someone.
reconnaissance
gratitude
State of mind of appreciation.
gratitude
thanks
Expression of gratitude.
remerciement

Slang Meanings

To give a wink to say thank you
He just winked at me instead of thanking me.
Il m'a juste fait un clin d'œil au lieu de me remercier.
A little note to say thank you
She left him a little note to thank him.
Elle lui a laissé un petit mot pour le remercier.