De rien

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De rien

De rien is the French word for “you are welcome.” It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Meaning

Its meanings include:

  • You are welcome
  • You’re welcome
  • That’s OK
  • Don’t mention it
  • No worries

Alternatives

Example sentence

Merci beaucoup !

De rien !

Thanks a lot!

You’re welcome

De rien, c’était un plaisir.

No worries, it was a pleasure.

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