Remercîments (en. Thanks)

/ʁə.mɛʁ.si.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Act of thanking someone for something.
I sent him thanks for his help.
Je lui ai envoyé des remercîments pour son aide.
Formal expression of gratitude.
The author's thanks are mentioned in the preface.
Les remercîments de l'auteur sont mentionnés dans la préface.

Etymology

From the verb 'to thank' with the suffix '-ing.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sincere thanks
Expression of authentic gratitude.
remerciements sincères
all my thanks
Expression to say that one is very grateful.
tous mes remerciements
without thanks
Indicates that an action is done without expectation of gratitude.
sans remerciements

Related Words

to thank
To express gratitude to someone.
remercier
grateful
Who shows gratitude.
reconnaissant
gratitude
Feeling of appreciation towards others.
gratitude

Slang Meanings

Thanks
A simple 'thank you' can suffice as a thanks.
Un simple 'merci' peut suffire comme remerciement.
Hats off
He did a great job, hats off to him, a real thanks.
Il a fait un bon travail, chapeau à lui, un vrai remerciement.