As most people will know, merci is the French word for 'thank you' - but there are many other ways to express your thanks or gratitude when speaking French.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026 11:18 CET
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All the ways to say thank you in French. (Tim Oun/Unsplash)
As most people will know, merci is the French word for 'thank you' - but there are many other ways to express your thanks or gratitude when speaking French.
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