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merci

merci

4 8.8
A French word used to say thank you
  • other
  • /mɛrˈsi/
translation icon : gracias
  • Say merci, ciao, and leave.
  • say merci
  • Oh, merci
  • merci, monsieur

Just like don't say merci like try a little bit.

Examples

Synonyms

thanks
vsmerci
1.0

Words you say or write to show you are grateful

is a foreign French form used in English conversation to express gratitude
thank you
vsmerci
1.0

A polite phrase people say to show they feel grateful

is a foreign French form used in English conversation to express gratitude
ta
vsmerci
  • UK
7 9.9

To say thank you in a short informal way in Britain

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
thanks a bunch
vsmerci
  • Informal
4 7.7

An informal way of saying thank you very much

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
gracias
vsmerci
4 8.6

A Spanish word used to say thank you

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
grazie
vsmerci
1 9.5

An Italian word used to say thank you

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
domo
vsmerci
  • Informal
1 9.9

A casual Japanese word meaning thanks

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
danke
vsmerci
  • Informal
1 9.9

An informal way to say thank you that comes from German and is used in English conversation

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude
to mahalo
vsmerci
  • US
9.9

To say thank you to someone

is a French word sometimes used in English to express gratitude

Surface Forms

merci main

Etymology

Merci is the French word for 'thank you' and is often used in English to say thanks; it comes from an old Latin word merces that meant 'reward', so saying 'merci' is like offering a small reward of thanks.