![]() ![]() Why? Because Amercians exaggerate in everyday conversations. This way of saying thank you in French isn’t used a great deal in France. “Thank you so much” in French – Un immense merci Some learners say something that sounds like merci beau cul which means “Thanks, nice butt.” In most situations, you’ll want to avoid that. Merci beaucoup is another nice phrase that you can use in most situations. “Thank you very much” in French – Merci beaucoup I used tu at first.īut of course, I asked her permission. This is exactly what I did with my italki tutor when I was only a few days into my French studies. You’ll learn more about that as you enter into intermediate territory.īenny Lewis, founder of Fluent in Three Months, recommends that beginners pick one form of “you” ( vous or tu) and learn that one first. If they use the informal tu with you, it’s safe to use it with them, too. Maybe it’s your language exchange partner. Je te remercie is one way of saying “thank you” to someone you know well. “Thank you” in French to a friend: Je te remercie You even use the vous form when speaking to a salesperson. So much so, that French police are required to use the formal version of you everytime they speak to someone. Using tu with someone you don’t know well can be considered impolite. ![]() To be safe, stick with vous until your conversation partner suggests otherwise. In French, there are two forms of the word “you”. “Thank you” in French to a stranger: Je vous remercie This phrase wouldn’t be seen as acceptable for using at work in France with a strict boss. The place to avoid using merci? In particularly formal situations. You can use it to show gratitude for the favor your friend did for you. Why? Because it’s easy and it’s versatile. Merci is the first version of “thank you” in French that I recommend learning. More on that in a bit.Īnd be sure to watch our video with French teacher, Léa, founder of The Staircase Method to be sure you pronounce these different ways of saying “thank you” in French correctly: Like how to avoid looking like a pushy tourist. In this article, I’ll explain the different ways to say “thank you” in French. Let’s take a closer look and find out what will best suit you. What’s the best way to say “thanks” in French? Well, that depends. Formal “Thank you” Je vous remercie Informal “Thank you” Je te remercie “Thanks” Merci “Thank you very much” Merci beaucoup “Thank you so much” Un immense merci “No, thank you” Non, merci “Thank you my friend” Merci, mon ami/amie “Thank u” via cell phone Mci “Thank you” in French slang Ci Mer “Thank God” Dieu merci “Many thanks” Mille mercis “Thank you beautiful” Merci, ma belle “Thank you for everything” Merci pour tout “Thank you for the meal” Merci pour le repas “Thank you for the succulent meal” Merci pour le repas succulent “Thank you for your business” Nous sommes heureux de faire affaire avec vous “Thank you” in formal correspondance Je vous prie de recevoir l'expression de mes salutations distinguées Formal “You're welcome” Je vous en prie Informal “You're welcome” Je t'en prie “It's nothing at all” C'est rien du tout “With pleasure” Avec plaisir “No problem” Pas de problème “It's nothing” De rien ![]()
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