il n'y a pas de quoi
don't mention it / you're welcome
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/il n‿j a pa d(ə) kwa/
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Cultural Note
This phrase literally means 'there is nothing for which (to thank me).' It is more formal than 'de rien' but less formal than 'je vous en prie.' It often gets shortened to 'y'a pas de quoi' or even 'pas de quoi' in casual speech.
📝 Example Sentences
— Merci pour tout. — Il n'y a pas de quoi.
— Thanks for everything. — Don't mention it.
Il n'y a pas de quoi, c'est tout naturel.
Don't mention it, it's only natural.