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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 00:10

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.

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

Do you have any problem dating a younger man?

“ 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.

What does it mean when a British person says "I can't be asked"?

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