How to Say ‘How's it going?’ in French
Ça roule ?
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'Is it rolling?' akin to saying 'Is everything smooth?' in English.
🇫🇷 In France: Commonly used among friends or peers to casually inquire about someone's day.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
That okay?
A casual way to ask if everything is alright.
Salut, ça roule ?
Hi, everything okay?
roule
[rool]
moving
Indicates things are going smoothly.
Ça roule bien pour toi ?
Is everything going smoothly for you?
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