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How to Say ‘Thanks for dinner.’ in French

Merci pour le dîner.

mair-see poor luh dee-NAY

[mair-see poor luh dee-NAY]

Phrase Breakdown

Merci

[mair-see]

thank you

A polite expression of one's gratitude.

Example

Merci pour votre aide.

Thank you for your help.

pour le dîner.

poor luh dee-NAY

for the dinner

'Pour' means for. 'Dîner' ends with an 'ay' sound, and the 'r' is silent.

Example

On se voit pour le dîner.

We'll meet for dinner.

Words in this phrase

pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

[luh]

the

Used as a function word to indicate a noun and to mark the noun as definite.

Example

Le chat noir.

The black cat.

dîner

[dee-NAY]

dinner

Masculine noun for the evening meal.

Example

Le dîner est servi à vingt heures.

Dinner is served at eight.

Guides for French learners

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