How to Say ‘Thank you very much.’ in French
Merci beaucoup.
mehr-see boh-koo
[mehr-see boh-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: A warm, standard thank-you. Beaucoup = "a lot," so literally "thanks a lot."
🇫🇷 In France: Ending with merci beaucoup leaves a very good impression in France, especially in service situations.
Phrase Breakdown
Merci
[mehr-see]
thank you / thanks
Common polite expression to thank someone.
Merci pour votre aide avec la réservation.
Thank you for your help with the booking.
beaucoup
[boh-koo]
a lot / very much
Used after 'merci' to strengthen gratitude: 'thank you very much'.
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil.
Thank you very much for your welcome.
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