Meaning & use
merci
A French word for 'thank you,' sometimes used in English speech or writing for a light, informal effect.
See it in a sentence
"Merci," she said with a smile as the waiter set down her coffee.
He signed the card simply, "Merci for everything you did this year."
A note on using this word
Merci is a borrowed French word rather than a naturalized English one; using it in English conversation often signals familiarity with French or a playful tone.
Words with a similar meaning
thanksthank you
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