merci beaucoup

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A strong, polite expression of thanks.

Examples

  • Merci beaucoup pour ton aide.
    Thank you very much for your help.
  • Merci beaucoup pour ce cadeau !
    Thank you very much for this gift!
  • Merci beaucoup, madame.
    Thank you very much, ma’am.
  • Elle a écrit « merci beaucoup » sur la carte.
    She wrote thank you very much on the card.
  • Il m'a prêté son livre, alors je lui ai dit merci beaucoup.
    He lent me his book, so I said thank you very much to him.

Similar words

mille mercis
merci bien
un grand merci

Meanings

Warm thanks

social
neutral
Said to thank someone with more emphasis than a simple merci.

Examples

  • Merci beaucoup pour ton aide.
    Thank you very much for your help.
  • Merci beaucoup, madame.
    Thank you very much, ma’am.
  • Il m'a prêté son livre, alors je lui ai dit merci beaucoup.
    He lent me his book, so I said thank you very much to him.
  • Merci beaucoup pour ce cadeau !
    Thank you very much for this gift!
  • Elle a écrit « merci beaucoup » sur la carte.
    She wrote thank you very much on the card.

Similar words

Etymology

The adverb beaucoup, “a lot”, strengthens merci, “thank you”.

FAQ

What does merci beaucoup mean?

It means thank you very much.

Is merci beaucoup stronger than merci?

Yes, beaucoup adds emphasis.

Can merci beaucoup be used politely?

Yes, it works in informal and polite settings.

What might someone answer to merci beaucoup?

De rien is a common reply.

Does beaucoup change form here?

No, the adverb beaucoup is invariable.

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