Logo

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

09.06.2025 00:31

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

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

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

What is the reason for the high number of stray dogs in Thailand? What measures are being taken to address this issue?

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

“ 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:

iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system - TechCrunch

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