How to Say ‘How are you?’ in French
Comment ça va ?
💬 Usage Tip: Informal version of asking someone's well-being.
🇫🇷 In France: A common and friendly conversation starter.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
Ça va ?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
how
Starts a question asking about someone's well-being.
Pour vérifier le bien-être de quelqu'un, demandez "Comment ça va ?"
To check someone's well-being, ask 'Comment ça va?'
ça
[sa]
that
Part of the phrase asking about one's condition.
En demandant "Comment ça va ?", vous montrez de l'intérêt.
By asking 'Comment ça va?', you show interest.
va
[va]
goes
Indicates how things are or how someone is doing.
Il répond souvent "Ça va bien" à "Comment ça va ?"
He often responds 'Ça va bien' to 'Comment ça va?'
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