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How to Say ‘Thanks, that's nice of you.’ in French

Merci, c'est sympa.

mair-see s eh san-PAH

[mair-see s eh san-PAH]

💬 Usage Tip: Sympa is a short, casual form of sympathique and means nice or kind, not 'sympathetic'.

🇫🇷 In France: A little more casual than c'est gentil, and a relaxed way to accept a compliment on a date.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci,

mair-see

Thanks,

Say 'mehr-SEE'.

Example

Merci, à demain !

Thanks, see you tomorrow!

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.

c'est sympa.

s eh san-PAH

that's nice.

'Sympa' is short for 'sympathique' and is casual for 'nice'. Say 'say san-PA'.

Example

Ton ami est sympa.

Your friend is nice.

Words in this phrase

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

sympa

[san-PAH]

nice, cool

Informal adjective meaning pleasant or friendly; short for 'sympathique'.

Example

Ton ami est très sympa.

Your friend is very nice.

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