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

Last Updated: 16.06.2025 02:47

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

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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“ 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”.

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

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