Ça va bien ?
How's it going?
Language note: Often used informally among friends.
Culture note: A casual way to inquire about someone's well-being, similar to 'how are things?' in English.
Context: The in-laws ask how the learner has been since they last met.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
This
Refers to 'this' or 'that' in a general sense.
Cette situation ? 'Ça' semble bien.
This situation? 'That' seems good.
va
[vah]
goes
A form of the verb 'to go'.
Quand 'ça va', tout 'va' bien.
When 'it's going', all is 'going' well.
bien
[byeh]
well
Indicates a good or satisfactory state.
Après la pause, il se sent 'bien'.
After the break, he feels 'well'.
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