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

Merci beaucoup, madame.

mehr-see boh-koo mah-dam

[mehr-see boh-koo mah-dam]

🇫🇷 In France: Adding madame to thanks or greetings is normal politeness with a receptionist, not stiff or old-fashioned. Use monsieur for a man.

Phrase Breakdown

Merci beaucoup,

mehr-see boh-koo

Thank you very much,

Say 'mair-see bo-koo'. The 'p' at the end is silent.

Example

Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.

Thank you very much for your help.

Words in this phrase

Merci

[mehr-see]

thank you / thanks

Common polite expression to thank someone.

Example

Merci pour votre aide avec la réservation.

Thank you for your help with the booking.

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

ma'am.

Say 'ma-dam'. It is a polite way to address a woman.

Example

Bonjour, madame.

Hello, ma'am.

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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