Ça va
Are you
Language note: Literally means 'it goes', often used to indicate well-being.
Culture note: A common way to check in on someone’s mood or status.
Context: Your friend asks you in return about how you are doing.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[Sa]
That
Used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified.
Comment ça va aujourd'hui?
How is it going today?
va
[va]
goes
Indicates movement or progress; how something is proceeding.
Ça va bien ici.
It's going well here.
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