How to say "Thank You" in Mauritian Creole?

This is very simple and straightforward. You just say "mersi".

Listen to the audio below to learn the pronunciation:

It's like the French say "merci" but we write it slightly different by substituting the "c" for an "s" in the word.

Using thank you in a conversation

You're buying something from a clothing store.

• Shop Assistant: Your receipt is in the bag with your dress [U resi dan sac avek u rob].
• You: Thank you [Mersi].

Something fell from your purse as you're walking.

• MrGoodKarma runs to you and hands over your precious lipstick.
• You: Thanks so much [Mersi boucou].

While grabbing your mug, coffee spills on your top and you're desperately looking for a paper towel.

• Handsome guy next to you offers their handkerchief
• You: Thanks a lot [Mersi bien]

Needless to say that gesture sends involuntary electric pulses through your heart, thus raising your body temperature and leaving a red hue on your pale cheeks and in the coming months you find yourself looking up how to say I love you in Creole.