French Expression · Beginner
De rien
You're welcome
Pronunciation: duh RYEN
Meaning
A common response after someone thanks you, indicating that the favor was no trouble.
Example
Merci pour le café ! De rien.
Thanks for the coffee! You're welcome.
Practice tips
- Practice De rien out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for beginner-level learners.