🇫🇷 How to say

“thank you” in French

merci
Illustration of "thank you" in a French cultural setting
A smiling woman hands a cup of coffee to a friend, who receives it with a warm, appreciative nod. The friend looks direc…

Usage note

Use 'merci' anytime you want to express gratitude, from a simple thanks to a more heartfelt appreciation. It's polite in all situations and can be made stronger by adding 'beaucoup' (a lot).

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