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

12.06.2025 03:16

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.

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

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

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

What shocking family behavior did you read about in India?

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