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

14.06.2025 03:50

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

What can you do if you are a full-grown adult, but never experienced being a child?

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

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

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

Why is Donald Trump criticized by so many people?

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