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What is the more common way to say "you're welcome" in French: “De rien” or “Pas de problème”?

13.06.2025 01:32

What is the more common way to say "you're welcome" in French: “De rien” or “Pas de problème”?

“c’est un plaisir” or “avec plaisir” “c’est mon plaisir” is polite.

“Pas de problème” is common and sounds uneducated. It’s often used though.

“Il n’y a pas de quoi” . It is friendly and can be slightly familiar but it’s informal and acceptable.

What shouldn't you Google?

“ je t’en prie/ je vous en prie” .It is polite.

If you want to answer to a person saying “merci” you can say also:

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

What is one small habit that has transformed your life in unexpected ways?

“De rien” is not correct although it is often heard. Avoid it. It should be “Ce n’est rien”.