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"Thank you very much" in French: merci beaucoup
merci beaucoup
Thank you very much in French is merci beaucoup. It strengthens plain merci. Merci infiniment or un grand merci add even more warmth.
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How to pronounce merci beaucoup
Say it
mair-SEE boh-KOO
/mɛʁ.si bo.ku/
Mair-SEE boh-KOO. Soft s in merci, ou like oo. Keep both words clear.
"Thank you very much" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| merci beaucoup | thank you very much Standard strong thanks. | Standard strong thanks. |
| merci infiniment | thank you so much Warmer. | Warmer. |
| un grand merci | many thanks Written or spoken. | Written or spoken. |
| merci mille fois | thanks a thousand times Emphatic. | Emphatic. |
How to use merci beaucoup in real life
- 1Receiving a gift
Merci beaucoup, c'est trop gentil.
Thank you very much; that's so kind.
Full phrase.
- 2After help with bags
Merci beaucoup pour ton aide.
Thank you very much for your help.
Merci beaucoup pour…
- 3Email closing
Merci beaucoup d'avance pour votre réponse.
Thank you very much in advance for your reply.
Formal email; vous is in the headword context of courtesy, but phrase is merci beaucoup.
Mistakes English speakers make with merci beaucoup
Incorrect: Beaucoup merci.
Correct: Merci beaucoup.
Order is merci beaucoup, not beaucoup merci.
Incorrect: Merci très beaucoup.
Correct: Merci beaucoup. / Merci infiniment.
Don't add très before beaucoup here.
Good to know
French thanks can stack : merci beaucoup, bonne journée. In shops, merci beaucoup after change is handed over keeps the exchange warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend drops off a borrowed charger
ChatPal
Tiens, ton chargeur. Merci beaucoup de l'avoir prêté.
Here's your charger. Thank you very much for lending it.
You
De rien. Merci beaucoup d'être passé.
You're welcome. Thank you very much for coming by.
ChatPal
Avec plaisir. À demain.
Gladly. See you tomorrow.
You
À demain !
See you tomorrow!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you very much" in French
Is merci beaucoup too formal?
No. It works with friends and strangers.
What is stronger than merci beaucoup?
Merci infiniment or un grand merci.
Can I write mci bcp?
In texts yes; write merci beaucoup in full otherwise.
How do you pronounce merci beaucoup?
Mair-SEE boh-KOO.
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