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You probably also know that the word “merci” (mair-see) means “thank you” in French, but besides thank you, you should also know how to respond when someone says “merci” to you. In ordinary situations, you can simply say “de rien” (duh ree-ehn). However, there are other ways to say “no chi” in French, depending on the situation and the person you’re interacting with. [1] X Research Source
Steps
Speak in a formal way
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Say “je vous en prie” in informal or formal situations. The phrase “je vous en prie” (zheh vooz-ahng pree) uses the second person pronoun “vous” in the polite French form to say “no chi” in formal situations, or when you reply to an adult you don’t know. [2] X Research Source
- You also use this phrase when talking to an older person or someone with a higher position.
- If you are traveling in France and have only learned one way of saying “no chi” in French then this is probably the best option. While this expression may be overly formal in some situations, you won’t have to worry about offending anyone by being too informal.
Pronunciation tip: Although the “s” at the end of the word “vous” is usually silent, it will be pronounced if it is followed by a word that begins with a vowel. These two words will be joined together to form a conjunctive sound in French.
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Use the phrase “merci à vous” after mutual help. In some situations, both you and the other person help each other. If they thank you first, you can say “merci à vous” (mair-see ah voo) to thank them in return. [3] X Research Sources
- For example, if you and a colleague you don’t know very well have just finished a project together and they say “merci,” you might say “merci à vous.”
- This phrase also uses the personal pronoun “vous”, so it’s appropriate in situations where you don’t know the person who is thanking you, someone much older than you, or someone in a higher position. .
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Say “c’est moi que vous remercie” to the person who just helped you. The phrase “c’est moi due vous remercie” (say mwah kuh voo reh-mair-see) means “I should thank you.” If you say thank you to an employee in a store for helping you choose an item, you’ll likely hear them respond with this sentence. [4] X Research Sources
- Usually, this phrase is often shortened to “c’est moi.” Native French speakers understand the rest. The shortened form is often used in less formal situations, such as when you are talking to a stranger who is about the same age as you.
Respond informally to thank you
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Say “de rien” (duh ree-ehn) in most informal situations. “De rien” literally translates to “nothing” and is one of the common ways to say “no chi” in French. Usually, you’ll use this phrase if someone is thanking you for something that doesn’t matter as a whole. [5] X Research Sources
- For example, if you hold the door for someone behind you and they say “merci,” you might say “de rien.”
- This is a way of saying that is considered informal and should never be used in formal situations.
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Change to “il n’y a pas de quoi” instead of “de rien.” The phrase “il n’ya pas de quoi” (ihl ny-ah pah duh kwah) means “Nothing” and can be used in situations like “de rien.” [6] X Research Source
- This phrase is also often shortened. You may hear people say “n’y a pas de quoi,” “yah pas de quoi,” or simply “pas de quoi.”
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Use the phrase “je t’en prie” (zheh tahng pree) in more informal situations. This phrase uses the more informal second person pronoun “tu” in French combined with a more formal structure. You can use this phrase if a friend is thanking you in a social situation, or thanking you for something important or serious. [7] X Research Sources
- This phrase is less formal but not too informal. You would say this when you feel the situation is more serious than situations where “de rien” or similar phrases could be used.
Pronunciation tip: The word “en” is a typical nasal vowel. The “ng” sound in the pronunciation guide prompts you to pronounce the word through your nose instead of your mouth, similar to how the word “song” is pronounced in English.
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Use the phrase “merci à toi” if the other person is also helping you. If you and a friend work together and they thank you first, you can respond with “merci à toi” (mair-see ah twah), which means “I have to thank you too.” This is considered less formal because of the use of the informal second person pronoun “toi.” [8] X Research Sources
- In similar situations, you can also say “c’est moi qui te remercie” (pronounced mwah kee teh reh-mair-see) or simply “c’est moi.”
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Say “pas de problème” when someone thanks you for helping them do something. The phrase “pas de problème” (pah duh prah-blehm) is used similarly to “nothing” in Vietnamese. If you help someone do something and they thank you, this is the appropriate response. [9] X Research Source
- This phrase is used similarly to the Vietnamese way of saying “don’t bother” and is considered slang for some French, especially older people. You should only use this expression in intimate situations. [10] X Research Source
Follow local customs
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Say “avec plaisir” (ah-vek play-zihr) in the South of France. This phrase means “very kindly” and is commonly used in the South of France, especially around Toulouse. You can use this phrase when you want to tell someone how happy you are to do a job that they are thanking you for. [11] X Research Source
- Other regions of France are not usually expressed this way. However, when in the South, you often hear this phrase in place of “de rien.” This phrase is considered informal and should only be used with close acquaintances.
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Use “bienvenue” (bee-ahng-veh-noo) when in Canada. The word “bienvenue” roughly translates to “welcome” in French, but is usually used to welcome guests to a home or place, not to return a thank you. Only French speakers in Canada use “bienvenue” in this sense. [12] X Research Source
- In Canada, you can use this word in almost any context. However, you should still say the more formal “je vous en prie” when speaking to someone much older than you or in a higher position.
Tip: French-speaking Canadians can also use “ça me fait plaisir” (sah meh fay play-zihr), which means “very pleased.”
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Say “s’il vous plaît” (sihl voo play) in Belgium. This phrase roughly translates to “please” but is often used in Belgium to mean “nothing”. A polite second-person pronoun suggests this is a formal phrase you can respond to thanking someone you don’t know. [13] X Research Source
- If you’re responding to a close friend’s thank you, you can replace it with “s’il te plaît.” Again, however, you should only use this phrase in Belgium, because elsewhere people may not understand what you mean.
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Say “service” (sehr-vees) in Switzerland. French-speaking Swiss often use the word “service” in response to “merci.” This word basically means “very willingly.” You can use this word if someone thanks you for doing something for them. [14] X Research Source
- In other countries outside Switzerland, not everyone will understand what you mean if you respond to the word “merci” with this word.
Warning
- The pronunciation guides in this article are only transcribed to make it easier for English speakers to visualize French pronunciation. It’s best to hear native French say these words and phrases and try to imitate them.
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You probably also know that the word “merci” (mair-see) means “thank you” in French, but besides thank you, you should also know how to respond when someone says “merci” to you. In ordinary situations, you can simply say “de rien” (duh ree-ehn). However, there are other ways to say “no chi” in French, depending on the situation and the person you’re interacting with. [1] X Research Source
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