Comment allez-vous ?
How are you?
Language note: 'Comment allez-vous?' is the polite way to ask someone how they are.
Culture note: French people often respond with 'Ça va bien, merci' even if things aren't going great, similar to saying 'I'm fine'.
Context: You start a conversation with your in-laws by asking about their well-being.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-mahn]
How
Queries about state or quality.
Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui ?
How are you today?
allez
[ah-lay]
do you go
Inquiring someone's state or journey.
Comment allez-vous au travail ?
How are you going to work?
-vous
[voo]
you
Refers to person or people being spoken to.
Comment allez-vous, monsieur ?
How are you, sir?
Phrase Parts
Comment
Allez-vous ?
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