Je vous en prie
Je vous en prie is the formal way of saying “you’re welcome” in French and literally means “I you beg”.
It uses vous, the formal “you” but there is also an informal equivalent: je t’en prie.
Meaning
Its meanings include:
- You’re welcome (formal)
- Please (informal)
- Oh please!
- Don’t mention it!
Alternatives
Example sentence
Ne partez pas, je vous en prie !
Please don’t leave!
Oh c’est rien, je vous en prie!
Oh, it’s nothing, don’t mention it!