Trivia: What word do French speakers often use to express thanks?
Merci
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The correct answer is Merci
So why is this answer correct? : “Merci” — pronounced “mair see” — translates to “thanks” in English, and is the most common way to express simple gratitude in French. Certain qualifiers can also be added to the word depending on how grateful you’re feeling. For instance, “merci beaucoup” means “thank you very much,” whereas “merci du fond du coeur” translates to “thank you from the bottom of my heart.” In French slang, the word “cimer” is sometimes used instead of “merci.”