Ça va bien
I'm good
Language note: Common response to 'Comment ça va?'
Culture note: You can drop the 'bien' for a more informal response: 'Ça va.'
Context: Your friend responds positively to your greeting.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
It
Refers to a general state or well-being.
Ça va bien après cette pause.
It's going well after this break.
va
[vah]
goes
Indicates the state or condition something is in.
Tout va très vite aujourd'hui.
Everything is going very fast today.
bien
[byan]
well
Indicates a good state or condition.
Ça va bien aujourd'hui malgré le travail.
I'm doing well today despite the work.
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