je t'en prie
/ʒə t‿ɑ̃ pʁi/phrase★Intermediate💡 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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