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There are many ways to say "You're welcome" in French, depending on the formal or informal situation and the context you use.

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Method 1 of 4: In response to "Thank you"

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   Reply “Je t’en prie” in response after someone thanked you. “Je t’en prie” is pronounced “zhuh tohn pree,” literally translating to “nothing”.

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   Reply "De rien" in response after someone has thanked you. "De rien" is pronounced "duh ree ehn", which literally translates as "Don't be cliché". This phrase is often used in response to someone thanking you for holding the door or picking up an item they dropped. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Use it informally

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   Answer “Il n’y a pas de quoi” when saying “You're welcome” to friends and relatives. This is an intimate way of saying "You're welcome", it can even be summarized as "Pas de quoi". This sentence reads "eel nee ah pah duh kwah," literally translates to "nothing". advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Use the formal way

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   Answer "Je vous en prie" when you want to say "You're welcome" to strangers and acquaintances. "Je vous en prie" reads as "zhuh-voose-un-pree," which literally translates as "Pleased" or "Dare". advertisement

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

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   Answer “Avec plaisir” in response to someone's “Thank you” after they have received your gift / gift. "Avec plaisir" pronounced "ah vek play zeer," literally translates: "It is my honor". advertisement