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How to Say ‘That's very kind of you, thank you.’ in French

C'est très aimable à vous, merci.

suh eh tray ay-mahbl ah voo mair-see

[suh eh tray ay-mahbl ah voo mair-see]

🇫🇷 In France: This is polite and slightly formal, so it suits a stranger like a driver. It's a gracious way to close things after a disagreement has been settled.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est très aimable

suh eh tray ay-mahbl

It's very kind

Link 'très' and 'aimable' with a z sound: 'tray-zaymabl'.

Example

C'est très aimable de votre part.

That's very kind of you.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

très

[tray]

very

"Très" is used to strengthen an adjective or adverb.

Example

Est très important pour garder une bonne ambiance.

Is very important for maintaining a good atmosphere.

aimable

[ay-mahbl]

kind

Means kind, pleasant, or gracious in manner.

Example

Vous êtes très aimable avec les clients.

You are very kind with the customers.

à vous, merci.

ah voo mair-see

of you, thank you.

Pause slightly at the comma. 'Merci' is 'mair-see', with a French 'r'.

Example

Bonne journée à vous, merci.

Have a good day, thank you.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

Used with infinitive verbs to indicate purpose.

Example

Elle commence à chanter.

She begins to sing.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

merci

[mair-see]

thank you

A polite expression of one's gratitude.

Example

Merci pour votre aide.

Thank you for your help.

Guides for French learners

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