How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in French
Je vous en prie
ʒə vu ɑ̃ pri
[ʒə vu ɑ̃ pri]
💬 Usage Tip: Formal way to respond to 'thank you'.
🇫🇷 In France: Politeness is central in French interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[ʒə]
You're welcome
Polite response to someone thanking you.
Je vous en prie, c'était un plaisir d'aider.
You're welcome, it was a pleasure to help.
vous
[vu]
You
Referring to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
Je vous invite à ma fête.
I invite you to my party.
en
[ɑ̃]
Of it
Used to indicate a part of something.
Je m'occupe de ça, ne t'en fais pas.
I'll take care of that, don't worry about it.
prie
[pri]
Pray
Request for something's acceptance or occurrence.
Je prie pour la paix.
I pray for peace.
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