Used in a Sentence

merci

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for merci.

Editorial note

He wasn't saying merci is yes in french, he was saying that it is indeed the french word merci they use in Bulgaria.

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Quick take

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of merci gathered in one view.

noun

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for merci.

noun

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

Example sentences

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He wasn't saying merci is yes in french, he was saying that it is indeed the french word merci they use in Bulgaria.

2

In this story, it's regulation that has put some companies at the merci of competitors.

3

Oh for the record, I'm French and my Japanese is better than my English;) Merci d'avance!

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I think the parent meant "Yes, we use the french word 'merci'", not that he thought 'merci' meant 'yes'.

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> ("merci" - the French word, yes) Do you know why?

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Merci:) I wonder why Google translated "huis-clos" to "camera" in the header text.

7

Merci d'avoir partager l'histoire de ton succès.

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In Bulgarian, the word for "thank you" is "благодаря" ("blagodarya") but people often fall back to a simple "мерси" ("merci" - the French word, yes) for transactional thank-yous.

Quote examples

1

I think the parent meant "Yes, we use the french word 'merci'", not that he thought 'merci' meant 'yes'.

2

> ("merci" - the French word, yes) Do you know why?

3

Merci:) I wonder why Google translated "huis-clos" to "camera" in the header text.

4

In Bulgarian, the word for "thank you" is "благодаря" ("blagodarya") but people often fall back to a simple "мерси" ("merci" - the French word, yes) for transactional thank-yous.

Proper noun examples

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Merci d'avoir partager l'histoire de ton succès.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use merci in a sentence?

He wasn't saying merci is yes in french, he was saying that it is indeed the french word merci they use in Bulgaria.

What does merci mean?

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

What part of speech is merci?

merci is commonly used as noun.