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

13.06.2025 07:15

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:

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

How often do prisoners try to escape from jail/prison, and how many of them succeed?

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

“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.

Who is the greatest light welterweight boxer of all time?

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