Literally “of nothing”: de means “of” and rien means “nothing”, suggesting the favour was no trouble.
Literally “of nothing”: de means “of” and rien means “nothing”, suggesting the favour was no trouble.
What does de rien mean?
It means you’re welcome.
When is de rien used?
It is said in reply to merci.
Is de rien polite?
Yes, it is a common polite reply.
What is a more formal alternative to de rien?
Je vous en prie is often more formal.
Does de rien mean no one helped?
No. It downplays the effort behind a kind act.