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How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in French

Merci beaucoup

mair-see boh-koo

[mair-see boh-koo]

💬 Usage Tip: Beaucoup "a lot" goes after the word it boosts. The same pattern gives J'aime beaucoup "I like it a lot".

Phrase Breakdown

Merci

[mair-see]

thank you

A polite expression of one's gratitude.

Example

Merci pour votre aide.

Thank you for your help.

beaucoup

[boh-koo]

a lot / very much

Adverb strengthening the idea of liking something strongly.

Example

Ça me plaît beaucoup. parce que l'entreprise semble humaine.

I like it a lot because the company seems human.

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