gratitude
gratitude; thankfulness
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁa.ti.tyd/
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Cultural Note
While 'merci' covers everyday thanks, 'gratitude' is reserved for deeper, more formal expressions of thankfulness. French culture values understated acknowledgment, so using 'gratitude' carries significant emotional weight.
📝 Example Sentences
Je vous exprime ma profonde gratitude.
I express my deep gratitude to you.
Elle ressentait une immense gratitude envers ses parents.
She felt immense gratitude toward her parents.