How do you say "Thank you for seeing me." in French?

"Thank you for seeing me." in French is "Merci de me recevoir.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Thank you for seeing me.’ in French

Q: What does "Merci de me recevoir." mean in English?

"Merci de me recevoir." means "Thank you for seeing me." in English. Usage tip: After [merci], French often uses [de] + verb: [Merci de venir], [merci de m'aider], [merci de me recevoir]. English often uses [for] here, but French does not.

Merci de me recevoir.

mehr-SEE duh muh ruh-suh-VWAHR

[mehr-SEE duh muh ruh-suh-VWAHR]

💬 Usage Tip: After [merci], French often uses [de] + verb: [Merci de venir], [merci de m'aider], [merci de me recevoir]. English often uses [for] here, but French does not.

🇫🇷 In France: This is a slightly formal, appreciative thing to say at a school meeting. It fits well when a teacher has made time to speak with you.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci

[mehr-SEE]

thank you; thanks

A polite expression of gratitude.

Example

Merci de me recevoir dans votre bureau.

Thank you for receiving me in your office.

De me recevoir

duh muh ruh-suh-VWAHR

For receiving me; for seeing me

This phrase is used after 'merci' to thank someone for meeting with you or welcoming you.

Example

Merci de me recevoir aujourd'hui.

Thank you for receiving me today.

Words in this phrase

[duh]

for; to; of

Used here to connect 'merci' with the following infinitive phrase.

Example

Merci de me recevoir si rapidement.

Thank you for receiving me so quickly.

[muh]

The object pronoun 'me,' referring to the speaker.

Example

Je suis content de me recevoir ici est impossible.

I am glad to receive myself here is impossible.

recevoir

[ruh-suh-VWAHR]

to receive; to welcome

Infinitive verb meaning to receive or welcome someone.

Example

Merci de recevoir les parents ce matin.

Thank you for receiving the parents this morning.

Guides for French learners

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