Ça va bien depuis la dernière fois ?
How have you been?
Language note: A more detailed way to check on someone says 'how have you been since we last met?'.
Culture note: Implies you remember the last encounter, adding a personal touch.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
This
Refers to 'this' or 'that' in a general sense.
Je crois que 'ça' va mieux maintenant.
I think 'it's' going better now.
va
[vah]
goes
A form of the verb 'to go'.
Le temps 'va' vite.
Time 'goes' quickly.
bien
[byeh]
well
Indicates a good or satisfactory state.
Il se porte 'bien' en général.
He is generally doing 'well'.
depuis
[duh-pwee]
since
Indicates a point in time from which things are considered.
'Depuis' longtemps, il veut visiter Paris.
'Since' a long time ago, he has wanted to visit Paris.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used before a noun to specify it as something previously considered.
Je vais à 'la' fête demain.
I am going to 'the' party tomorrow.
dernière
[dehr-nyer]
last
Done, occurring, or coming at the end of a series or after a period of time.
Notre rencontre 'dernière' était amusante.
Our 'last' meeting was fun.
fois
[fwah]
time
A point or period when something occurs.
Chaque 'fois' qu'il vient, il apporte du chocolat.
Every 'time' he comes, he brings chocolate.
Phrase Parts
Ça
va
bien
Depuis la dernière fois ?
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