French Phrase
Oui, c'est délicieux, merci !
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that something tastes good and is expressing gratitude. It’s a polite, enthusiastic response you might give after being served a meal or tasting a dish.
When to use
Use this phrase right after you’ve tried food and want to let the host or chef know you enjoyed it. It works in both casual home meals and more formal dining situations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,c'estdélicieux,merci!
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or before a statement to confirm.
c'est
Contraction of "ce + est". Used to identify or describe something; "c'est" = "it is".
délicieux
Adjective meaning “delicious”. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes; here it is masculine singular.
merci
Polite expression meaning “thank you”. Often follows a statement of appreciation.
Punctuation
In French, commas and exclamation marks are placed with a space before them (non‑breaking space).
🗨In Conversation
Voici votre plat, j’espère que vous l’aimerez.
Here is your dish, I hope you’ll like it.
Oui, c'est délicieux, merci !
Yes, it's delicious, thank you!
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c'est délicieuse, merci.
Make sure the adjective matches the gender of the thing you’re describing; if it’s feminine, use “délicieuse”.
Oui, c'est délicieux, merci de.
Do not add “de” after merci unless you’re thanking for something specific (e.g., “merci de votre aide”).
Oui c’est délicieux, merci !
Avoid using “Oui, c’est” without a pause; the comma after “Oui” signals a brief pause.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est très bon, merci.
Yes, it’s very good, thank you.
Mmm, c'est savoureux, merci.
Mmm, it’s tasty, thank you.
C’est exquis, merci beaucoup.
It’s exquisite, thank you very much.
Cultural Tip
In French dining etiquette, it’s common to compliment the cook or host after a meal. A sincere “c’est délicieux, merci” is appreciated and shows good manners. Avoid over‑praising; a modest compliment feels more genuine.