De rien
You're welcome
Language note: Literally means 'of nothing'!
Culture note: Respond to a 'Merci' with 'De rien' to sound polite.
Context: The barista acknowledges your thanks.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
You're welcome
A polite response after being thanked.
Merci! - De rien!
Thank you! - You're welcome!
rien
[ryan]
Nothing
Part of the response 'You're welcome'.
C'est vraiment de rien.
It's really nothing.
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