je vous en prie

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French

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Etymology

Literally, “I pray you (to do so)”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒə vu.z‿ɑ̃ pʁi/
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Phrase

je vous en prie

  1. I beg you, I entreat you
  2. please do, go ahead, be my guest
    —Puis-je fermer la porte ? —Je vous en prie !
    "Can I close the door?", "Please do!"
  3. you're welcome (after being thanked)

Usage notes

  • This phrase is more formal than de rien.

Synonyms

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