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How to Say ‘Thank you, that's fine.’ in French

Merci, c'est bon.

mehr-see say eh bohn

[mehr-see say eh bohn]

💬 Usage Tip: C'est bon literally reads as "it's good", but here it means "all set, you're done". It's not praise.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci

[mehr-see]

thanks

Merci means thanks or thank you.

Example

« Oh, merci. » est une réponse simple et naturelle à un compliment.

“Oh, thanks.” is a simple and natural response to a compliment.

[say]

it / this

Short form of ce before a vowel; used in c'est meaning it is or this is.

Example

C' est une belle fête d'anniversaire.

It is a beautiful birthday party.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

bon

[bohn]

fine / okay

In 'c'est bon', means everything is in order.

Example

C'est bon, vous pouvez passer.

It's fine, you can go through.

Guides for French learners

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