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How do you say "youre welcome" in French?

De rien

Phrase Noun

In French, "youre welcome" is De rien.

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Pronunciation

Say duh ryan, with a nasal ending where the ryan sound is said quickly through the nose.

Grammar notes

De rien is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

youre welcome

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How to remember De rien

De rien literally means of nothing, a modest way to brush off a thank you.

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Questions about De rien

How do you pronounce De rien?

Say duh ryan, with a nasal ending where the ryan sound is said quickly through the nose.

Is De rien formal or casual?

De rien is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is De rien used in French?

De rien is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (youre welcome).

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