Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
merci
Interjection
/mɛrˈsi/
Definition
A French word used to express gratitude or appreciation.
Examples
- “Merci for helping me with my homework!”
- “After receiving the gift, she simply said, ‘Merci!'”
- “You should always say ‘merci’ when someone does something nice for you.”
Meaning
Merci is commonly used to say ‘thank you’ in French-speaking countries and has been adopted into English as a way to convey thanks in a stylish or cultured manner.
Synonyms
- thank you
- thanks
- grateful
