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How to Say ‘Thank you very much, ma'am.’ in French

Merci beaucoup, madame.

mair-see boh-koo mah-dam

[mair-see boh-koo mah-dam]

🇫🇷 In France: Adding madame or monsieur to a thank-you is standard politeness in France, not stiff. A bare merci is fine, but the title sounds warmer.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci beaucoup,

mair-see boh-koo

Thank you very much,

A standard polite thank-you. Say 'mair-SEE boh-KOO', with stress at the end.

Example

Merci beaucoup pour votre 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

Makes merci stronger and warmer.

Example

Pour remercier poliment, je dis : « Super, merci beaucoup Madame. »

To thank politely, I say: “Great, thank you very much, Madam.”

madame.

mah-dam

madam.

A polite way to address a woman. Say 'ma-DAM'; the final 'e' is silent.

Example

Bonjour, madame.

Hello, madam.

Words in this phrase

madame

[mah-dam]

Madam / Ma'am

Polite title for a female teacher or adult woman.

Example

En parlant à la professeure, je dis : « Super, merci beaucoup Madame. »

When speaking to the female teacher, I say: “Great, thank you very much, Madam.”

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