Ça va bien, merci.
I'm good, thank you.
Language note: Polite way to complete a greeting exchange.
Culture note: Acknowledges the other person's inquiry and expresses thanks.
Context: Your friend responds positively to your question.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
It
Used to refer to a situation or condition.
Comment ça se passe ?
How's it going?
va
[vah]
goes
To function or proceed.
Ça va comme ça ?
Is it going like that?
bien
[byang]
well
In a good or satisfactory manner.
Tout va bien aujourd'hui.
Everything is going well today.
merci
[mehr-see]
thank you
A polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment.
Merci pour la journée au parc.
Thank you for the day at the park.
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