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

08.06.2025 09:42

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

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

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

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

What should you answer when someone says to you in French, "au plaisir de vous revoir"?

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