Merci works everywhere
Merci means “thank you”. Merci beaucoup means “thank you very much”.
Common replies
De rien is casual and common. Je vous en prie is more formal. Avec plaisir means “with pleasure”.
Please has two forms
Use s’il vous plaît politely or with several people, and s’il te plaît with someone you know well.
Quick reference
| Merci | Thank you |
| Merci beaucoup | Thank you very much |
| De rien | You’re welcome |
| S’il vous plaît | Please |
| Avec plaisir | With pleasure |
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