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How to Say ‘Thank you very much, ma'am.’ in French

Merci beaucoup, madame.

mair-see boh-koo mah-dahm

[mair-see boh-koo mah-dahm]

🇫🇷 In France: Adding madame or monsieur after a thank-you is standard politeness with strangers in France. A bare merci can sound a bit curt.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci beaucoup,

mair-see boh-koo

Thank you very much,

A stronger thank-you. Say 'mer-SEE boh-KOO'; the 'p' is silent.

Example

Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.

Thank you very much for your help.

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.

madame.

mah-dahm

madam.

A polite way to address a woman. Say 'ma-DAM'.

Example

Bonsoir, madame.

Good evening, madam.

Words in this phrase

madame

[mah-dahm]

Madam

A formal way to address a woman, often used in letters or emails.

Example

Chère Madame, je souhaiterais discuter de...

Dear Madam, I would like to discuss...

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