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What is an appropriate response to someone saying "merci" in French?

08.06.2025 09:19

What is an appropriate response to someone saying "merci" in French?

We say "De rien" (It’s nothing) in casual responses.

We say “Il n’y a pas de quoi" (Don’t mention it) in casual responses.

We say “Je vous en prie" (You’re welcome) in formal responses

How do people in your country say "you're welcome" in their native language(s)? Is it a commonly known phrase or do most people just reply with "no problem"?

When someone says “merci” we says

We say "Avec plaisir" (With pleasure) in formal responses

We say “Pas de problème” (No problem) in casual responses.

So I’m getting piano lessons and my teacher wants me to get an upright piano instead of a keyboard. An upright piano is way above my price range, so what do I do? And what’s the difference between an upright piano and a keyboard?