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French Phrase

Merci beaucoup pour ton temps.

/mɛʁ.si boku puʁ tɔ̃ tɑ̃/
Meaning"Thank you very much for your time."
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Meaning

‘Thank you very much for your time.’ The sentence expresses sincere gratitude for the amount of time someone has devoted to you, whether in a meeting, a lesson, or a casual chat.

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When to use

Use it after a conversation, interview, tutoring session, or any situation where someone has given you their attention. It works in both spoken and written French, but keep the *ton* if you’re on familiar terms; switch to *votre* for a more formal or professional setting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mercibeaucouppourtontemps.

1

Merci

An interjection derived from the verb *remercier*; used alone to say ‘thank you’.

2

beaucoup

An adverb meaning ‘a lot, very much’; placed after *merci* to intensify gratitude.

3

pour

Preposition meaning ‘for’; introduces the reason for the thanks.

4

ton

Informal singular possessive adjective meaning ‘your’; used with people you know well.

5

temps

Masculine noun meaning ‘time’; here it refers to the time someone has spent with you.

🗨In Conversation

A

Merci beaucoup pour ton temps.

Thank you very much for your time.

De rien, c'était un plaisir.

You’re welcome, it was a pleasure.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Merci beaucoup pour votre temps.

    Correct if you’re speaking formally; using *votre* with a friend sounds stiff.

  • Merci beaucoup ton temps.

    Missing the preposition *pour*; the sentence becomes ungrammatical.

  • Merci beaucoup pour ton tempses.

    The noun *temps* is singular; do not add an *-es* ending.

↔Alternatives

  • Merci pour ton temps.

    Thanks for your time.

  • Je te remercie pour le temps que tu m'as accordé.

    I thank you for the time you gave me.

  • Merci infiniment pour ton temps.

    I’m infinitely grateful for your time.

  • Merci beaucoup pour votre temps.

    Thank you very much for your time.

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Cultural Tip

In French culture, acknowledging someone’s time is a sign of respect. *Merci beaucoup* is polite but still informal; it’s perfect with friends, classmates, or colleagues you know well. When speaking to a stranger, a superior, or in a formal email, replace *ton* with *votre* and you may also drop *beaucoup* for a more restrained tone: *Merci pour votre temps.*