Comment s'est passée
How was
Language note: Literally translates to 'How did it pass?' inquiring about past experiences.
Culture note: Common opening for questions about how someone's day or event went.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Comment
[koh-ma(n)]
How did...go
A question used to inquire about how something happened.
Comment s'est passée la soirée?
How did the evening go?
s'
[suh]
itself
Reflexive pronoun used to describe an action experienced by a subject.
Le chat s'est passé de lait.
The cat did without milk.
est
[ay]
did
Used to refer to an action that has already happened.
Elle s'est passée hier.
It happened yesterday.
passée
[pass-ay]
happen
Refers to an event occurring or taking place.
La semaine s'est bien passée.
The week went well.
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