je vous en prie

je vous en prie
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
(used to respond to being thanked)
a. you're welcome
Merci pour votre gentillesse. - Je vous en prie.Thank you for your kindness. - You're welcome.
b. don't mention it
Je vous en prie, c'est avec plaisir.Don't mention it. It's my pleasure.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
(used as an invitation)
a. please
Servez-vous, je vous en prie.Please, help yourself.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
(used to ask with insistence)
a. please
Je vous en prie, monsieur, calmez-vous.Please, sir, calm down.
b. I beg you
Marie-Hélène, je vous en prie, invitez-moi à vos soirées !Marie-Hélène, I beg you, invite me to your parties!
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