il n'y a pas de quoi

French

Etymology

Literally, “there is nothing for which (to thank me)”. Compare Portuguese não há de quê.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /il n‿i.j‿a pa də kwa/, /il n‿i.j‿a pɑ də kwa/, /il n‿j‿a pa də kwa/, /il n‿j‿a pɑ də kwa/

Phrase

il n’y a pas de quoi

don't mention it, not at all, think nothing of it, you're welcome
Synonyms: de rien; pas de quoi; (Quebec) bienvenue; (Quebec) ça me fait plaisir; (Switzerland) service

Synonyms

(Belgium) s’il vous plaît, s’il te plaît

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