How to Say ‘Are you’ in French
Ça va
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'it goes', often used to indicate well-being.
🇫🇷 In France: A common way to check in on someone’s mood or status.
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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