Je vais bien, merci.
I'm doing well, thank you.
Language note: The classic, polite response to ‘Comment vas-tu?’
Culture note: Politeness is highly valued in French culture.
Context: You reply that you are doing well.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je suis fatigué.
I am tired.
vais
[veh]
am going
Indicates a state or condition.
Je vais à Paris.
I am going to Paris.
bien
[byeh[n]]
well
In good health or fine.
Je vais bien, merci.
I am well, thank you.
merci
[mehr-see]
thank you
Expression of gratitude.
Merci pour le cadeau.
Thank you for the gift.
Phrase Parts
Je
I
First person singular pronoun.
Je suis ici.
I am here.
vais bien
am well
Expression used to describe one's well-being.
Je vais bien aujourd'hui.
I am well today.
merci
thank you
Expression of gratitude.
Merci pour votre aide.
Thank you for your help.
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