De rien
You're welcome
Language note: A casual and friendly reply to 'Merci'.
Culture note: In French culture, saying 'De rien' shows humbleness and politeness.
Context: The barista responds to your thanks.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
You're welcome
Polite response after 'thank you'.
Merci pour votre aide. De rien !
Thank you for your help. You're welcome!
rien
[ryeh]
Nothing
Expressing it's no trouble.
Merci pour votre générosité. De rien !
Thank you for your generosity. You're welcome!
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