Expressions of gratitude in French

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"Merci (beaucoup / bien / infiniment." /ɛ̃finimɑ̃/

"Thank you. / Thanks a lot."

"Merci à tous/vous."

"Thank you all."

"Je te/vous remercie."

"I thank you."

"Merci quand même."

"Thanks anyway" — can be kind or passive-aggressive depending on tone! 😏

"T’es un amour !"

"You’re a sweetheart!" — very informal and warm

"Non, merci."

"No, thanks." — general polite refusal

"C'est bon, merci."

"That's okay, thanks" — a polite and natural way to refuse or decline an offer

"C'est tout, merci."

"That's all, thanks." — in stores or when being offered sth else.

"Ça ira, merci." /serjø, øz/

"That’s fine / That’ll do, thanks." — slightly formal / polite tone

"Encore merci."

"Thanks again." — Often used with warmth and sincerity — like a little bow of gratitude.

"En tout cas, merci."

"In any case, thanks." — grateful even if things didn’t go as hoped.



"De rien."

"You’re welcome. / No problem." — most common response.

"Je t’en prie. / Je vous en prie. (fml)"

"You’re welcome. / Please, go ahead. / Please do. (be my guest)"

"Avec plaisir."

"My pleasure." — friendly and warm.

"Pas de souci."

"No worries" — informal and relaxed.

"C’est normal."

"It’s nothing / That’s normal." — when someone says “merci” for something expected.

"T’inquiète."

"Don't worry about it." — super casual — like “don’t mention it".

"Quand tu veux."

"Anytime." — when someone thanks you for a favor.

"Toujours là pour toi."

"Always here for you." — personal and affectionate.

"Ça me fait plaisir."

"It was a pleasue. / I'm happy to do it." — very natural, warm, and common response.