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How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in French

Je vous en prie

zhuhn vu ahn pri

[zhuhn vu ahn pri]

💬 Usage Tip: [En] here does not translate word-for-word; the whole phrase [Je vous en prie] means [you're welcome]. It is best learned as one fixed expression.

Phrase Breakdown

Je

[zhuhn]

You're welcome

Polite response to someone thanking you.

Example

Je vous en prie, c'était un plaisir d'aider.

You're welcome, it was a pleasure to help.

vous

[vu]

You

Referring to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

Example

Je vous invite à ma fête.

I invite you to my party.

en

[ahn]

Of it

Used to indicate a part of something.

Example

Je m'occupe de ça, ne t'en fais pas.

I'll take care of that, don't worry about it.

prie

[pri]

Pray

Request for something's acceptance or occurrence.

Example

Je prie pour la paix.

I pray for peace.

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