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French Thank-You Reply: "De rien"

"De rien" is a French phrase meaning "You're welcome," the standard reply when someone thanks you. It literally translates to "It's nothing." A more casual alternative is "Pas de problème" (No problem), while a more formal option is "Je vous en prie" (You're welcome).

Examples

Merci beaucoup ! / De rien !

"Thank you so much!" / "You're welcome!" (a common thank-you and reply pair)

Pas de problème.

"No problem." (a casual reply for close friends)

Je vous en prie.

"You're welcome." (a polite, formal option for elders or formal settings)