How to Say ‘How are you?’ in French
Comment ça va?
💬 Usage Tip: A very common, friendly way to ask someone how they are doing.
🇫🇷 In France: In France, it's polite to continue engaging in small talk after this question.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
Used to ask about someone's condition or situation.
Comment ça va avec le bébé?
How is it going with the baby?
ça
[sa]
it
Refers to the thing or matter previously mentioned.
Ça va bien.
It's going well.
va
[vah]
goes
Third person singular present of 'aller'.
Le projet va bien.
The project is going well.
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