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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 03:47

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:

“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.

Why do my friends always say "yeah, we've heard this before" when I talk about something I'm passionate about?

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

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

What should I do? I'm 17 and I'm dating a 23-year-old guy.

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