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

11.06.2025 12:08

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

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

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

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.

Do you think trump realizes that if he significantly decreases the size of CIA, that there is a higher chance of him being assassinated?

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

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

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

Do you agree with Kamala Harris that Donald Trump is dangerous?

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