je t'en prie

French

French phrasebook

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Alternative forms

• je vous en prie (T–V distinction)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒə t‿ɑ̃ pʁi/

Phrase

je t’en prie

1. I beg you, please
2. go ahead, please, help yourself (response to being asked permission, e.g. to come in, to pass someone, to start eating)
3. you're welcome, don't mention it (familiar, in response to a thank you)

Synonyms

• de rien
• il n’y a pas de quoi
• c’est moi

Descendants

• Haitian Creole: tanpri
• Louisiana Creole: tanpri