In French, when someone says "Thank you," which is "Merci," you can respond with "De rien." This means "You're welcome."

When to Use "De rien":

• With Friends: If your friend thanks you for help, you can say "De rien!"

  • For example, if a friend says, "Merci pour ton aide!" (Thank you for your help!), you can reply, "De rien!"

• In Formal Situations: In serious places, like at work, you should use "Je vous en prie," which also means "You're welcome." This shows you respect the other person.

  • For example, if a customer says, "Merci beaucoup" (Thank you very much), you might answer, “Je vous en prie.”

Other Helpful Phrases:

• S’il vous plaît: Please
• Merci: Thank you
• Excusez-moi: Excuse me

Learning these phrases will help you have better conversations in French every day!