How to Say ‘That works,’ in French
Ça marche,
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'that walks', but used to mean 'that works' or 'fine'.
🇫🇷 In France: Casually confirms agreements or understanding.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
it
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.
Ça marche si tu utilises la télécommande correctement.
It works if you use the remote correctly.
marche
[marsh]
works
To function or operate as expected.
L'appareil télécommande, ça marche souvent sans problème.
The remote control device often works without issues.
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