French Expression · Intermediate
Je vous en prie
You're welcome / Please (formal)
Pronunciation: zhe voo za(n) PREE
Meaning
A polite response to "thank you," or used to invite someone to do something.
Example
"Merci pour votre aide." "Je vous en prie."
"Thank you for your help." "You're welcome."
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je vous en prie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.