Logo

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

12.06.2025 03:52

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.

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”.

What does it feel like to "lose your looks" to age?

“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.

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

Thomson Reuters Ushers in the Next Era of AI with Launch of Agentic Intelligence - Thomson Reuters

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