Je vais bien, merci.
I'm doing well, thank you.
Language note: A simple way to reply when someone asks about your well-being.
Culture note: Responding with 'Je vais bien' is seen as customary politeness.
Context: You respond to the inquiry about your well-being.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
First person singular subject pronoun.
'Je' suis heureux de vous voir.
'I' am happy to see you.
vais
[veh]
am going
Used to express a state of well-being.
'Vais'-je rester ici?
Am 'I going' to stay here?
bien
[byen]
Well
Indicates satisfactory condition or good health.
Il va 'bien' après ses vacances.
He is 'well' after his vacation.
merci
[mehr-see]
Thank you
Expression of gratitude.
'Merci' pour votre hospitalité.
'Thank you' for your hospitality.
Phrase Parts
Je vais
Bien
Merci
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