4 ways to say you're welcome in French

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4 ways to say you're welcome in French
4 ways to say you're welcome in French
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There are many ways to say “you're welcome” in French. This will depend on the context in which you say the phrase and to whom you say it, whether in a formal or informal situation.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Use Common Responses to "Thank You"

Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 01
Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 01

Step 1. Say “Je t'en prie” when you want to say “you're welcome” in response to “thank you

"Je t'en prie" is pronounced "ye ten pri" which literally means "you're welcome."

Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 02
Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 02

Step 2. Say “De rien” when you want to say “you're welcome” in response to “thank you”

“De rien” is pronounced “de gri an” which literally means “There is nothing to be thankful for”. This phrase is normally used to respond to someone who thanks you for opening the door or picking up an object that has fallen.

Method 2 of 4: Say “you're welcome” informally

Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 03
Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 03

Step 1. Say “Il n'y a pas de quoi” when you want to say “you're welcome” to your friends or family

This is the informal way of saying “you're welcome” and can be shortened to “Pas de quoi”. The correct pronunciation is “il ni a pa do kua” which literally means “It is nothing”.

Method 3 of 4: Say “you're welcome” formally

Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 04
Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 04

Step 1. Say “Je vous en prie” when you want to say “you're welcome” to strangers or formal acquaintances

"Je vous en prie" is pronounced "ye vus en pri" and means "The pleasure is mine" or "Don't even mention it."

Method 4 of 4: Say "you're welcome" when giving gifts

Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 05
Say "You're Welcome" in French Step 05

Step 1. Say “Avec plaisir” when you want to say “you're welcome” in response to “thank you” when giving presents or gifts

"Avec plaisir" is pronounced "a vec ple zir" which literally means "it has been my pleasure."

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