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How to Say ‘Thank you very much, that's kind.’ in French

Merci beaucoup, c'est gentil.

mair-see boh-koo suh eh zhahn-tee

[mair-see boh-koo suh eh zhahn-tee]

Phrase Breakdown

Merci beaucoup,

mair-see boh-koo

Thank you very much,

Say 'mehr-SEE boh-KOO'. The final 'p' is silent.

Example

Merci beaucoup, Madame.

Thank you very much, madam.

Words in this phrase

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.

c'est gentil.

suh eh zhahn-tee

that's kind.

Say 'say zhahn-TEE', with a silent 'l'. It warmly acknowledges an offer.

Example

Tu m'aides ? C'est gentil.

You're helping me? That's kind.

Words in this phrase

c'

[suh]

It

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

gentil

[zhahn-tee]

kind, nice

Describes someone as pleasant, warm, or considerate.

Example

Mon collègue est gentil avec les nouveaux.

My colleague is kind to newcomers.

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