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

15.06.2025 03:00

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

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

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.

How do you get a teenage boy to care about hygiene?

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

Why do some people enjoy being dominated?

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