Learn "merci," the most common way to say "thank you"
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Hello and welcome to French survival phrases. Again, this course is designed to equip you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to France. So join us for French survival phrases. You'll be surprised at how far a little French will go. |
| Hello. My name is Julian, and I will be your language teacher and cultural guide throughout this introductory course. In France, the language and culture are like its wine and cheese, rich delicate, and complex. We'll learn all the right phrases and tips to make sure your trip is a feast. |
| Wherever your destination may be, manners are a must. And, in this respect, France is no different. So, in our very first lesson, we'll be taking a look at a phrase there is no excuse not to bring with you to France. Again, I'll stress this over and over. A little bit of the language can go such a long way. |
| GRAMMAR POINT |
| In French, “thank you” is Merci. Merci. Let's break it down by syllable: Mer-ci. Now, let's hear it once again, Merci. For very special occasions, when someone goes above and beyond the call of being kind, when someone is extremely generous, or for any other time you're extremely grateful, we have the following phrase to express extreme gratitude. |
| In French, the stronger way of expressing gratitude is "Thank you very much," or Merci beaucoup. Let's break it down by syllable: Mer-ci beau-coup. Now, let's hear it once again, Merci beaucoup. The first word means "thank you." |
| Let's break this word down and hear it one more time, Mer-ci. Merci. This is followed by "beaucoup," which in French is "very much" or "a lot." Beaucoup, beou-coup, and beaucoup. |
| So, altogether, we have "Merci beaucoup," which means "thank you very much." |
| In France, "Merci" could not be used enough. With strangers, friends, taxi drivers, waiters, any interaction can and ought to end with this polite touch which the French will appreciate. Don't worry too much about pronouncing that tough French "ech." "Merci" is used so much, everyone will understand what you're saying. If it's too hard or you just don't want to worry about it, you can flip the R, like in Italian, and say "Merci." Merci. |
Outro |
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| Okay. To close out today's lesson, we'd like for you to practice what we've just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you're responsible for saying it out loud in French. You'll have just a few seconds before I give you the answer. So, bonne chance. That means "good luck" in French. Okay. here we go. |
| "Thank you." |
| Merci. |
| Merci. |
| Merci. |
| "Thank you very much." |
| Merci beaucoup. |
| Merci beaucoup. |
| Merci beaucoup. |
| This is the end of today's lesson. See you soon. À bientôt! |
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HideHello everyone! Where have you been in France? Or where do you want to go?
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Hi Lin!
You're welcome 😊! If you have any questions, feel free to let us know. We are here to support you on your language learning journey.
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Hi Sandra!
C'est fantastique que vous planifiez un voyage en France l'été prochain! 🇫🇷 (It's fantastic that you're planning a trip to France next summer!) Paris et ses environs ont tant à offrir, et être à l'aise avec le français rendra votre expérience encore plus enrichissante. (Paris and its surroundings have so much to offer, and being comfortable with French will make your experience even more rewarding.)
Pour vous aider à vous sentir plus à l'aise en français, nous vous recommandons de pratiquer régulièrement avec nos leçons et d'essayer de parler autant que possible. (To help you feel more comfortable with French, we recommend practicing regularly with our lessons and trying to speak as much as possible.)
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
Merci!
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Hi JOSE
Thank you for your message!
The Survival Phrases course is at the Absolute Beginner level, which is why there's more use of English to explain the content in French.
However, as you move on to more advanced levels, we gradually introduce more and more content in French — until you reach the Advanced level, where French becomes the main language used.
You can check out an example here:
https://www.FrenchPod101.com/lesson/advanced-audio-blog-1-are-you-visiting-your-neighbors-in-france-on-neighbors-day?lp=115
✨ Keep going — the more you progress, the more you'll be immersed in French! You're on the right path to building real fluency. 💪🇫🇷
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Thank u so much
I want to go to France next summer. Paris and anywhere intersting. I want to be confortable with french when I go
Sandy
Hi Kathy!
We're thrilled to hear that you love learning French with us! 😊 It's wonderful to have you as part of our community. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Merci beaucoup! (Thank you very much!)
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Hi Jeanie!
Merci beaucoup pour votre message! (Thank you very much for your message!) 😊 C'est fantastique que vous trouviez le français si beau. (It's fantastic that you find French so beautiful.) Taking it slow and ensuring you understand is a great approach. Step by step, you'll master this beautiful language.
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95% in English. 5% in French. 😠😠😠
Merci beaucoup. I look forward to learning French but I have to take in slow and understand what I'm learning. It's such a beautiful language.
Wow, I love this way to learn Franch!
Hi Valentina!
Merci beaucoup pour votre message ! (Thank you very much for your message!) ❤️ Just a small note: it's "Monsieur" instead of "Monsier." We are always here to help you with any questions you may have. Feel free to ask away, and we'll do our best to assist you.
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Hi ViviJo!
Merci beaucoup à vous aussi ! (Thank you very much to you too!) 😄 We're always here to help. If you have any questions, feel free to let us know.
Have a great day !
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Hi Nahima Traore !
Merci beaucoup pour votre message ! (Thank you very much for your message!) 😊 Nous sommes là pour répondre à toutes vos questions. (We are here to answer all your questions.)
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Merci Monsier et Madame! ❤️
Merci beaucoup :)
Merci
Bonjour Naimat,
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Belle journée,
Marion
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Bonjour Monsieur et Madame!
Merci beaucoup de Pakistan
Bonjour Smile,
Merci à toi pour ton gentil commentaire !
Belle journée,
Marion
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