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Is it Merci pour or merci de?

Is it Merci pour or merci de?

To express thank you for + [noun], you can use either merci de or merci pour + [nom], although: – either de or pour is colloquial with abstract nouns (votre compréhension, patience, gentillesse…), with merci de being a bit more elegant. – merci pour is the one you use with actual things (le cadeau, la carte…)

Where is Merci used?

“Merci” is the most popular expression when saying thank you in French.

How do you use Remercier?

Remercier can be thought of not only as a slightly more formal verb, but also as a more sincere way to say thank you….Using Remercier

  1. Il te remercie. – He thanks you.
  2. Vous nous remerciez. – You thank us.
  3. Je la remercie. – I thank her.
  4. Ils vous remercient. – They thank you.
  5. Nous vous remercions. – We thank you.

What is the feminine noun for merci in French?

You still see the old meaning in expressions like être à la merci de l’orage (at the mercy of the storm) – in which case merci is feminine. As for the ‘thanks’ meaning, in medieval times they would say: ‘grand merci! ‘ – referring to the ‘great favour’ someone had done you (you can still say ‘un grand merci’).

What should I reply after Merci?

The usual response to merci is de rien (You’re welcome – literally, It’s nothing) or il n’y a pas de quoi. In a more formal context, you could say Je vous en prie or Je t’en prie.

What is the meaning of je vous Remercie?

(I) thank you
je vous remercie : (I) thank youremercier, présent. remercier (quelqu’un) : to thank (somebody)

What is a merci beaucoup?

Definition of merci beaucoup : thank you very much.

How do you say welcome in French slang?

The informal “you’re welcome”: je t’en prie. Like ‘de rien’, which is certainly the most casual way to say you’re welcome in French, ‘je t’en prie’ is another informal way to respond to someone who expressed their gratitude towards you. It is most common amongst very close friends and family members.

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