Comment ça va ?
How are you?
Language note: Common informal way to ask someone about their well-being.
Culture note: Often follows 'Bonjour' in conversations to show politeness.
Context: The conversation continues and you ask about their well-being.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
This word is used to ask about the manner or condition.
Comment allez-vous ?
How are you?
ça
[sah]
that
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
How is it going today?
va
[vah]
goes
Refers to moving or proceeding.
Si tout va bien, on finira tôt.
If all goes well, we will finish early.
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