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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 15:21

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.

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

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

How can one translate "You're welcome" from English to French using formal language? Are there any other ways to say this phrase in a more polite manner?

“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.

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

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French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.