merci
- proper noun
- I decided to buy a box of Merci chocolates as a gift for her birthday.
Examples
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For Valentine's Day, he presented her with a lovely assortment of Merci chocolates.
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Whenever I want to treat myself, I indulge in a box of Merci chocolates.
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If you are here on vacation, a smile and a few words will do. Thank you (Merci).
Blog text (27) -
Is lunch ready? "Oui, Monsieur." "Merci."
Fiction book (1996) -
"Merci beaucoup, Miss Moon," I murmured, turning to leave.
Fiction book (1990) -
That's French, Shifty. "Merci, I'm glad you told me."
Fiction book (1990) -
Merci, monsieur.
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Merci, Monsieur Malone.
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He had forgotten about the reward, and when she took out a paperback book written in French with a title he didn't understand, he said, "Merci, Mademoiselle."
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
An American chocolate company that makes bars and other sweets
A small bar or sweet made from chocolate
A small piece of chocolate often from a box
Surface Forms
Etymology
Merci is the name of a popular chocolate brand that takes its name from the French word merci, which means 'thank you', so a box of merci chocolates is like giving a sweet 'thank you' gift.