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French Phrase

Merci pour ton aide aujourd'hui.

/mɛʁ.si puʁ tɔ̃ n‿ɛd‿o.ʒuʁ.dɥi/
Meaning"Thank you for your help today."
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Meaning

A polite way to say ‘Thank you for your help today.’ It acknowledges that the assistance was given earlier on the same day and conveys genuine appreciation.

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When to use

Use this informal phrase after a friend, classmate, or colleague has helped you with something earlier in the day—whether it’s a quick favor, a study session, or a work task.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mercipourtonaideaujourd'hui

1

Merci

A fixed expression meaning ‘thank you’; it can stand alone or be followed by a complement.

2

pour + noun

The preposition *pour* introduces the reason or cause of the gratitude.

3

ton vs votre

*ton* is the informal singular possessive adjective; use *votre* in formal or plural contexts.

4

aujourd'hui

Literally ‘today’; it is an adverb that follows the noun phrase and is pronounced /o.ʒuʁ.dɥi/ with a slight liaison before the next word if any.

🗨In Conversation

A

Merci pour ton aide aujourd'hui.

Thank you for your help today.

De rien, content d'avoir pu aider.

You’re welcome, glad I could help.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Merci à ton aide aujourd'hui.

    The preposition *à* does not pair with *merci*; use *pour* or *de*.

  • Merci pour ton aide aujourd'hui.

    When speaking formally, replace *ton* with *votre*.

↔Alternatives

  • Merci de ton aide aujourd'hui.

    Thanks for your help today.

  • Je te remercie pour ton aide aujourd'hui.

    I thank you for your help today.

  • Merci pour votre aide aujourd'hui.

    Thank you for your help today.

  • Merci pour l'aide que tu m'as donnée aujourd'hui.

    Thank you for the help you gave me today.

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Cultural Tip

In French, gratitude is often expressed with *merci* followed by a prepositional phrase. In formal settings or when speaking to strangers, replace *ton* with *votre*. Also, avoid over‑using *merci* alone; adding the reason (e.g., *pour ton aide*) makes the thanks sound more sincere. The word *aujourd'hui* is pronounced with a soft ‘d’ and a slight liaison to the following vowel if the next word begins with a vowel sound.