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If you came here from our Pinterest quiz, welcome! 👋

The question was:

“How do you say ‘Thank You’ in French?”

The correct answer is:

🎉 A) Merci

Merci means “Thank you” in French.

Pronunciation: mair-SEE

It’s one of the first French words every beginner should learn.

Whether you’re traveling in France, ordering at a café, shopping, or simply speaking with someone in French, merci is a word you’ll use again and again.

🗣️ How to Say “Thank You Very Much”

Want to sound a little more grateful?

Simply say:

Merci beaucoup

Meaning: Thank you very much

Pronunciation: mair-SEE boh-KOO

For example:

Merci beaucoup !

= Thank you very much!

It’s simple, useful, and easy to remember.

💡 But What About the Other Quiz Answers?

Let’s quickly look at the other options.

Knowing these words will give you a few more useful French phrases to add to your vocabulary.

🇫🇷 B) Bonjour

Bonjour means:

“Hello” / “Good morning”

Pronunciation: bohn-ZHOOR

This is one of the most important French greetings.
In France, saying bonjour when entering a shop, restaurant, or starting a conversation is an important part of being polite.

For example:

Bonjour !

Bonjour, monsieur.

Bonjour, madame.

🧠 Easy memory trick:

Bonjour = Hello

You’ll probably hear this word many times if you visit a French-speaking country.

🇫🇷 C) S’il vous plaît

S’il vous plaît means:

“Please”

Pronunciation: seel voo PLEH

This is the polite/formal form you’ll commonly use with people you don’t know, in shops, restaurants, or professional situations.
For example:

Un café, s’il vous plaît.

= A coffee, please.

There’s also an informal version:

S’il te plaît

Pronunciation: seel tuh PLEH

You would generally use this with someone you’re familiar with, such as a friend.

🚀 3 More French Phrases Every Beginner Should Know

Now that you’ve learned merci, why stop there?
Here are three more everyday expressions worth remembering.

👋 1. Au revoir

Meaning: Goodbye

Pronunciation: oh ruh-VWAHR

Example:

Au revoir !

= Goodbye!

✅ 2. Oui / Non

Oui = Yes

Pronunciation: wee

Non = No

Pronunciation: noh(n)

These two tiny words are incredibly useful.
You can use them in countless everyday conversations.

😊 3. Ça va ?

Meaning: How are you? / How’s it going?

Pronunciation: sah vah?

A common casual response is:

Ça va !

= I’m good! / I’m okay!
You may also hear:

Ça va bien.

= I’m doing well.

🎯 Can You Remember Them?

Before moving on, try to answer these without looking back.

“Thank you” = ______
“Hello” = ______
“Please” = ______
“Goodbye” = ______
“Yes” = ______

Take a few seconds…

👇

✅ Answers

Thank you → Merci

Hello → Bonjour

Please → S’il vous plaît

Goodbye → Au revoir

Yes → Oui

How many did you remember? 😎

Now let’s see how much French you really know.

This quick 2-minute French quiz includes 10 beginner-friendly questions covering common French words, greetings, polite expressions, and everyday vocabulary.

Try to answer all 10 questions before checking the answers.

Ready?

Let’s begin! 🇫🇷

🧠 Question 1

How do you say “Thank you” in French?

A) Bonjour

B) Merci

C) Au revoir

🧠 Question 2

What does Bonjour mean?

A) Hello

B) Goodbye

C) Thank you

🧠 Question 3

How do you say “Goodbye” in French?

A) Merci

B) Bonjour

C) Au revoir

🧠 Question 4

What does S’il vous plaît mean?

A) Please

B) Thank you

C) Yes

🧠 Question 5

How do you say “Yes” in French?

A) Non

B) Oui

C) Merci

🧠 Question 6

What does Ça va ? commonly mean?

A) How are you?

B) Thank you very much

C) Goodbye

🧠 Question 7

What does Merci beaucoup mean?

A) Hello

B) Thank you very much

C) See you soon

🧠 Question 8

Which French word means “No”?

A) Oui

B) Non

C) Bonjour

🧠 Question 9

Which phrase would you use to politely ask for a coffee?

A) Un café, s’il vous plaît.

B) Un café, merci beaucoup.

C) Un café, au revoir.

🧠 Question 10

Which French expression means “Hello”?

A) Au revoir

B) Bonjour

C) S’il vous plaît

🏆 Check Your Answers

Finished all 10?
Now check your answers!

B) Merci — Thank you
A) Bonjour — Hello
C) Au revoir — Goodbye
A) S’il vous plaît — Please
B) Oui — Yes
A) Ça va ? — How are you? / How’s it going?
B) Merci beaucoup — Thank you very much
B) Non — No
A) Un café, s’il vous plaît. — A coffee, please.
B) Bonjour — Hello

⭐ What’s Your Score?

🔥 9–10 correct — Excellent!

Your beginner French vocabulary is looking great!

👍 7–8 correct — Very good!

You already know many useful French expressions.

😊 5–6 correct — Good start!

You’re building a solid foundation. Keep practising!

💪 0–4 correct — Keep going!

Don’t worry. You’re learning, and now you have some useful French words to practise.

🔢 Ready to Learn More French?

Knowing basic phrases is a great start.
But if you want to handle everyday situations in French, numbers are just as important.
You’ll need numbers when talking about:
💶 Prices
🎂 Your age
☕ Ordering food
📱 Phone numbers
🕐 Time
🛍️ Shopping

So your next step could be learning how to count from 1 to 20 in French.

👉 [French Numbers 1 to 20]

You’ll find the numbers, English meanings, easy pronunciation, real-life examples, memory tricks, and a quick quiz to test yourself.

📚 Want to Take Your French to the Next Level?

Once you’ve learned some basic French phrases and vocabulary, reading simple French can be a great way to discover new words naturally.
If you’re looking for beginner-friendly books, check out:

👉 [Top 5 French Reading Books for Beginners]

You can choose a book according to your level and start building your French vocabulary one page at a time.

🧠 Your Mini French Vocabulary List

Before you leave, save these six expressions:

🇫🇷 Merci — Thank you
🇫🇷 Bonjour — Hello
🇫🇷 S’il vous plaît — Please
🇫🇷 Au revoir — Goodbye
🇫🇷 Oui — Yes
🇫🇷 Ça va ? — How’s it going?
🇫🇷 Bonjour — Hello
🇫🇷 S’il vous plaît — Please
🇫🇷 Au revoir — Goodbye
🇫🇷 Oui — Yes
🇫🇷 Ça va ? — How’s it going?

Try using at least one of them today.

Even a tiny amount of daily practice can make French feel more natural.

🎉 Did You Get the Pinterest Quiz Right?

If you chose:

A) Merci

🎯 You got it!

And if you didn’t, no worries.
Now you know the answer — and you’ve learned several other useful French expressions along the way.

🇫🇷 Keep practising, keep speaking, and keep learning!

À bientôt! 👋

French Quiz: How Do You Say “Thank You” in French? [📖]