merci
interjectionnouncommon in dialogue
- //mɛːˈsiː//
Thank you.
interjection
- 1
Thank you.
Rebecca Rosen, merci for helping me to understand that connection between you and The Other Side, and making the character of Theresa come alive.
"Improve the roads! Merci for the reception!" With this insouciant remark and the banner he affixed to his automobile that read "Auto rally against roadlessness and slovenliness!"
“Merci, Bob. I'll inform Lauren,” Bergere said as he hurried out of the office.
Etymology
Borrowed from French merci (“thank you”). Doublet of mercy.
noun
- 1
An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.
Few games are won without the merci. In the final deal a King above a card of the same suit automatically blocks the game, and the merci should be used to free such a card.
Forms
- plural
- mercis