Comment allez-vous ?
How are you?
Language note: A formal way to inquire about someone’s well-being.
Culture note: Using 'Comment allez-vous ?' shows respect and politeness, especially in professional settings.
Context: You inquire about how the other person is doing today.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
Used to inquire about the way or manner.
'Comment' vas-tu aujourd'hui?
'How' are you today?
allez
[ah-lay]
Go
In formal you form, asking about someone's well-being.
'Allez'-vous bien?
'Are you' well?
-vous
[voo]
You
Formal or plural pronoun for second person.
'Vous' savez la réponse?
'Do you' know the answer?
Phrase Parts
Comment
Allez
-vous ?
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