thank you

merci

Se dit pour montrer sa reconnaissance pour ce que quelqu’un a fait ou donné.

En anglais simple : You say this to show that you are pleased with something someone has done or given you.

• Thank you for the gift.
• Thank you very much for your help.
• Thank you, everyone, for making me feel welcome.

Comment l'utiliser : thank you for something/doing something (Thank you for helping me carry the bags.)

Synonymes : thanks, many thanks

Expressions courantes : thank you very much, thank you kindly, thank you everyone

oui merci, volontiers

Se dit pour accepter poliment ce que quelqu’un propose.

En anglais simple : You say this to politely accept something someone offers you.

• “Some tea?” “Yes, thank you.”
• “Would you like a seat?” “Thank you, that would be lovely.”
• “Can I carry your bag?” “Yes, thank you.”

Synonymes : yes please

Expressions courantes : yes thank you, thank you please

merci

Se dit pour indiquer poliment qu’une rencontre ou la participation de quelqu’un est terminée.

En anglais simple : You say this to politely show that a meeting or someone’s part in it is finished.

• Thank you. You may leave now.
• Thank you, everyone. The meeting is over.
• That is all we need from you today, thank you.

Expressions courantes : thank you goodbye, thank you everyone