How to Say ‘Very well, thank you.’ in French
Très bien, merci.
treh byan mehr-SEE
[treh byan mehr-SEE]
Phrase Breakdown
Très bien
treh byan
Very well / Very good
A simple positive response meaning things are going well.
Comment ça va ? — Très bien.
How are you? — Very well.
Words in this phrase
Très
[treh]
very
Makes the reply stronger and more positive.
Je me sens Très heureux de vous retrouver.
I feel very happy to see you again.
bien
[byan]
well
A common reply when someone asks how you are.
Je vais bien malgré une semaine chargée.
I am well despite a busy week.
merci
[mehr-SEE]
thank you
A polite expression of thanks, often used in short replies.
Merci pour votre invitation ce soir.
Thank you for your invitation this evening.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
What Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer