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How to Say ‘Thanks for the welcome, Claire!’ in French

Merci pour l'accueil, Claire !

mair-see poor l' ah-KUY klehr

[mair-see poor l' ah-KUY klehr]

🇫🇷 In France: Thanking whoever showed you around on day one is a nice touch that French colleagues notice and appreciate.

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 l'accueil, Claire !

poor l' ah-KUY klehr

for the welcome, Claire!

'L'accueil' sounds like 'la-kuhy'. Pause briefly at the comma, then say the name 'Claire' ('klair').

Example

Merci pour l'accueil, Paul !

Thanks for the welcome, Paul!

Words in this phrase

pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

[l']

the

Used before singular when the item is known.

Example

L'homme est là.

The man is there.

accueil

[ah-KUY]

welcome

Noun for the way someone is received; also means reception desk.

Example

L'accueil était très chaleureux.

The welcome was very warm.

Claire

[klehr]

Claire

A common French woman's first name.

Example

Claire attend devant l'école.

Claire is waiting in front of the school.

Guides for French learners

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