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

14.06.2025 01:50

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.

“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:

How can fashion design be used to make a political statement in popular culture, and society?

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

How do military families handle communication when a service member is injured overseas?

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