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How do you say "thank you very much" in French?
Merci beaucoup
In French, "thank you very much" is Merci beaucoup.
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Pronunciation
Say mair-see boh-KOO, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r in merci.
Grammar notes
Merci beaucoup is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
thank you very much
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How to remember Merci beaucoup
Beaucoup means a lot, so merci beaucoup literally means thank you a lot.
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Questions about Merci beaucoup
How do you pronounce Merci beaucoup?
Say mair-see boh-KOO, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r in merci.
Is Merci beaucoup formal or casual?
Merci beaucoup is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Merci beaucoup used in French?
Merci beaucoup is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (thank you very much).
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