merci beaucoup
thank you very much
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/mɛʁ.si bo.ku/
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Cultural Note
While 'merci beaucoup' is perfectly polite, avoid the common English-speaker mistake of saying 'merci bien' in formal contexts, as it can sound slightly dismissive or sarcastic depending on tone.
📝 Example Sentences
Merci beaucoup pour ce cadeau magnifique.
Thank you very much for this magnificent gift.
Merci beaucoup, vous êtes très aimable.
Thank you very much, you are very kind.