je t'en prie
/ʒə t‿ɑ̃ pʁi/
you're welcome
Merci pour ton aide ! — Je t'en prie !
Thanks for your help! — You're welcome!
formalinformal
A polite response to 'thank you,' similar to 'you're welcome' or 'don't mention it.'
Tu m'as rendu un grand service. — Je t'en prie !
You did me a huge favor. — You're welcome!
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though slightly more formal than 'de rien.'
Pro Tip
Politeness Level
Use 'je t'en prie' with friends and family, but 'je vous en prie' with strangers or in formal settings.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'prier' (to ask) with the reflexive pronoun 'en' (of it), literally meaning 'I ask you of it,' but used idiomatically as a polite response.
Usage Notes
More formal than 'de rien,' often used in professional or polite settings. Can also be used sarcastically in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
je
I
pronount'
you (informal)
pronounen
of it
pronounprie
ask
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