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.
Comment allez-vous ces jours-ci ?
How are you these days?
-vous
[voo]
you
Second person plural or formal singular.
Où allez-vous pour vos vacances ?
Where are you going for your vacation?
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