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

13.06.2025 17:30

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.

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

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

Why is (n-1)(n+1)=n^2-1?

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

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

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

How do flat earthers explain the Earth being stationary? Is this concept considered impossible?

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