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How to Say ‘I'm fine’ in French

Ça va bien

sah vah bee-ehn

[sah vah bee-ehn]

💬 Usage Tip: Word for word it means "it goes well". There's no "I" anywhere in the phrase, but it's how French people say they're fine.

Phrase Breakdown

Ça

[sah]

that / it

Demonstrative pronoun used in everyday French to mean 'that' or 'it.'

Example

Ça me plaît quand une entreprise parle clairement.

I like it when a company speaks clearly.

va

[vah]

goes / is going

From 'aller'; used to talk about how things are going.

Example

Tout va bien depuis quelques jours.

Everything has been going well for a few days.

bien

[bee-ehn]

well

Adverb meaning well, clearly, or effectively depending on context.

Example

Bien placé, ce symbole attire le regard.

Well placed, this symbol attracts the eye.

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