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French Phrase

Je sais pas comment te remercier.

/ʒə sɛ pɑ kɔ.mɑ̃ tə ʁə.mɛʁ.sje/
Meaning"I don't know how to thank you."
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Meaning

This phrase is a heartfelt way to express deep gratitude when a simple 'merci' doesn't feel like enough. It literally translates to 'I don't know how to thank you,' signaling that the speaker is truly touched by the other person's actions. The omission of the 'ne' in 'je sais pas' is a hallmark of natural, spoken French.

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When to use

Use this expression in informal settings with friends, family, or close colleagues after they have done you a significant favor. It is perfect for moments when someone has gone above and beyond to help you out of a tough spot.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jesais pascommentteremercier

1

Sais pas

This is the shortened, spoken version of 'ne sais pas'. Dropping the 'ne' is standard in casual French conversation.

2

Te

This is the informal object pronoun for 'you'. It is used here because the speaker is likely talking to a friend or peer.

3

Remercier

This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to thank'. It remains in the infinitive because it follows the interrogative adverb 'comment'.

🗨In Conversation

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Tiens, j'ai fini de traduire tout ton dossier pour demain.

Here, I finished translating your entire file for tomorrow.

C'est vrai ? Oh là là, je sais pas comment te remercier !

Really? Oh wow, I don't know how to thank you!

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Je ne sais pas comment te remercie.

    Always use the infinitive form 'remercier' after the word 'comment' in this context.

  • Je sais pas comment remercier toi.

    In French, the object pronoun 'te' must be placed before the infinitive verb, not after it.

↔Alternatives

  • Merci mille fois.

    Thanks a thousand times.

  • Je vous remercie infiniment.

    I thank you infinitely (formal).

  • C'est vraiment gentil de ta part.

    That is really kind of you.

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Cultural Tip

While French culture values politeness, the 'ne' in negative constructions is almost always dropped in daily conversation. Using 'Je sais pas' instead of 'Je ne sais pas' will make you sound much more like a native speaker. However, remember to add the 'ne' back in if you are writing a formal letter or email.