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How to Say ‘Are you?’ in French

Allez-vous ?

ah-lay voo

[ah-lay voo]

💬 Usage Tip: In questions like allez-vous ? the verb comes before vous. You can reuse that pattern with many verbs: Avez-vous le temps ?

🇫🇷 In France: Comment allez-vous ? is polite and a bit formal. With in-laws it can sound warm and respectful, especially if you normally use vous.

Phrase Breakdown

Allez

[ah-lay]

Do you go

Asking about someone's well-being.

Example

Comment allez-vous ces jours-ci ?

How are you these days?

-vous

[voo]

you

Second person plural or formal singular.

Example

Où allez-vous pour vos vacances ?

Where are you going for your vacation?

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