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

12.06.2025 00:00

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

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

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

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

How can I fall asleep fast at night?

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

“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.

What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still think about to this day?

French etiquette simply would advise you not to answer.