Mercy/Merci

We are listening to Indelible Grace as we bake our pumpkin foods. Our recently carved pumpkin is watching us at Wiley's request.

The word "mercy" comes on in one of the songs.

Wiley: What does mercy mean?

Me: It's like forgiveness. You show mercy by forgiving.

Wiley: So, when I disobey, I can say mercy? (At this point he is definitely pronouncing mercy like "merci" and I am seeing some confusion coming)

Me: Well, no, you shouldn't disobey, but if you do, you ask Mommy and Daddy for forgiveness, right?

Wiley: Well, why can't I just say "Merci?"

Me: Okay, "Merci" is different that "Mercy." Merci means thank you in French. So it is a different thing entirely.

Wiley: How do I say "Mercy" in French, then?

Living in Europe + Southern Accent when saying French words = Lost in Translation 4 year old Theology