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How to Say ‘Oh yes, thanks a lot!’ in French

Oh oui, merci beaucoup !

oh wee mair-see boh-koo

[oh wee mair-see boh-koo]

Phrase Breakdown

Oh oui,

oh wee

Oh yes,

An enthusiastic yes. 'Oui' sounds like 'wee'.

Example

Oh oui, avec plaisir !

Oh yes, with pleasure!

Words in this phrase

Oh

[oh]

oh

An expression of surprise or realization.

Example

Oh, je comprends maintenant.

Oh, I understand now.

oui

[wee]

Yes

Affirmative response or agreement.

Example

Oui, c'est vrai.

Yes, that's true.

merci beaucoup !

mair-see boh-koo

thank you very much!

Standard warm thanks. Say 'mair-see boh-koo'; the 'p' is silent.

Example

Merci beaucoup pour ton 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]

very much

Adverb meaning 'a lot' or 'very much', often used with merci.

Example

Merci beaucoup pour votre temps.

Thank you very much for your time.

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