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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 09:24

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.

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

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

Is it common for people to fall in love with someone else while still married? If so, why do they choose to stay in their marriage?

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

“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:

How do professional musicians handle their equipment during gigs? Do they bring their own or use the venue's sound system?

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