Comment ça va ?
How are you?
Language note: Literally means 'How's it going?'
Culture note: 'Ça va?' is often used on its own for a quicker greeting.
Context: After greeting your friend, you ask about their well-being.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[kuh-mahn]
How
Used to inquire about the state of something.
Comment était ta réunion aujourd'hui ?
How was your meeting today?
ça
[sa]
it
Refers to a state or situation being discussed.
Comment ça se passe au travail ?
How's it going at work?
va
[vah]
goes
Indicates the state or condition something is in.
Comment va ta journée ?
How is your day going?
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