How to Say ‘I'm fine, thank you.’ in French
Je vais bien, merci.
zhuh vay bee-ehn mehr-SEE
[zhuh vay bee-ehn mehr-SEE]
Phrase Breakdown
Je vais bien
zhuh vay bee-ehn
I am fine / I am doing well
A standard reply to say you are well.
Je vais bien aujourd'hui.
I am doing well today.
Words in this phrase
Je
[zhuh]
I
Subject pronoun for speaking about yourself.
Je vais bien, merci, malgré un peu de fatigue.
I am doing well, thank you, despite a little tiredness.
vais
[vay]
am going / am doing
Verb form used in everyday French to answer how you are.
Je vais bien, merci, et j'essaie de mieux dormir.
I am doing well, thank you, and I am trying to sleep better.
bien
[bee-ehn]
well
Used to say that your health or mood is good.
Je vais bien, merci, surtout aujourd'hui.
I am doing well, thank you, especially today.
merci
[mehr-SEE]
thank you
A polite closing to your answer after saying how you are.
Je vais bien, merci, de prendre de mes nouvelles.
I am doing well, thank you for asking about me.
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