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How to Say ‘If that's OK with you’ in French

Si ça vous va

see sa voo vah

[see sa voo vah]

💬 Usage Tip: Aller "to go" with a person means 'to suit'. Use ça me va "that works for me" to agree.

Phrase Breakdown

Si ça

see sa

If that

'Si' means 'if'. Say both syllables clearly: 'see sa'.

Example

Si ça marche, tant mieux.

If that works, great.

Words in this phrase

[see]

A condition or supposition.

Example

Si tu le vois, dis-lui bonjour.

If you see him, say hello.

ça

[sa]

It / that

A very common word in everyday spoken French, often used in expressions like Ça va.

Example

Dans Ça va ?, Ça veut dire it or that in a general sense.

In Ça va?, Ça means it or that in a general sense.

vous va

voo vah

suits you

'Aller à quelqu'un' means 'to suit someone'. Say it as 'voo va'.

Example

Cette robe vous va bien.

This dress suits you well.

Words in this phrase

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

[vah]

suits

From aller; with clothes, aller à quelqu'un means 'to suit someone' or 'look good on someone'.

Example

Dans « Elle te va », « va » veut dire que le vêtement te convient.

In “Elle te va,” “va” means the clothing suits you.

Guides for French learners

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