Say “You’re Welcome” in French
There are several ways to say “you’re welcome” in French, depending on the context in which you’re saying this phrase, and on whether you’re saying it in a formal or informal situation.
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Using Common Responses to “Thank You”
- Say “Je t'en prie” when saying “you’re welcome” in response to “thank you.” “Je t’en prie” is pronounced “zhuh tohn pree,” and literally means “you’re welcome.”
- Say “De rien” when saying “you’re welcome” in response to “thank you.” “De rien” is pronounced “duh ree ehn,” and literally means “No need for thanks.” This phrase is commonly used in response to someone thanking you for holding a door open or picking up an object that was dropped.
Using “You’re Welcome” Informally
- Say “Il n'y a pas de quoi” when saying “you’re welcome” to friends and family members. This is the informal method of saying “you’re welcome,” and can even be shortened to “Pas de quoi.” This saying is pronounced “eel nee ah pah duh kwah,” and literally means “It is nothing.”
Using “You’re Welcome” Formally
- Say “Je vous en prie” when saying “you’re welcome” to strangers and formal acquaintances. “Je vous en prie” is pronounced “zhuh-voose-un-pree,” and means “My pleasure” or “Don’t mention it.”
Using “You’re Welcome” When Giving Presents
- Say “Avec plaisir” when saying “you’re welcome” in response to “thank you” when giving gifts and presents. “Avec plaisir” is pronounced “ah vek play zeer,” and literally means “It was my pleasure.”
