je vous en prie
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French[edit]
French phrasebook
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Etymology[edit]
Literally, “I pray you (to do so)”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Phrase[edit]
- I beg you, I entreat you
- please do, go ahead, be my guest
- —Puis-je fermer la porte ? —Je vous en prie !
- "Can I close the door?", "Please do!"
- you're welcome (after being thanked)
Usage notes[edit]
- This phrase is more formal than de rien.
Synonyms[edit]
- de rien
- je t’en prie (to a person addressed with tu)