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

08.06.2025 15:45

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

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

How can a native English speaker say "it was nice talking to you" in French without using that exact phrase?

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

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

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

Have you ever accidentally found out that you were about to be fired?

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