“Merci” is most commonly used to say “thank you” in French. The response you’ll hear? “De rien”, which literally translates to “from nothing”, meaning “you’re welcome”. You might also hear a “de rien” equivalent: “avec plaisir” (with pleasure).
Fun fact, “merci” is common in French speaking countries across the MENA region, as well as Farsi-speakers!
*The “kh” sound, like in the Arabic ‘Khaled’, is the equivalent of the French “r” when inside a word!
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