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How to Say ‘And you, is your back better?’ in French

Et vous, votre dos va mieux ?

eh voo vot-ruh doh vah myuh

[eh voo vot-ruh doh vah myuh]

🇫🇷 In France: Remembering an in-law's ailment from your last visit and asking about it is a warm, attentive gesture. It's the kind of thing that gets noticed.

Phrase Breakdown

Et vous,

eh voo

And you,

'Et' is said 'ay', and its 't' is silent. Pause briefly after the comma.

Example

Et vous, ça va ?

And you, how are you?

Words in this phrase

[eh]

and

Joins two thoughts or questions together.

Example

Et vous êtes venu aussi?

And did you come too?

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

votre dos va mieux ?

vot-ruh doh vah myuh

is your back better?

Raise your voice on 'mieux' to ask the question.

Example

Votre dos va mieux aujourd'hui ?

Is your back better today?

Words in this phrase

votre

[vot-ruh]

your

Belonging to you.

Example

Votre voiture est là.

Your car is there.

dos

[doh]

back

Back, as the body part; with sac à dos it means backpack.

Example

Le sac à dos est lourd aujourd'hui.

The backpack is heavy today.

[vah]

goes

Indicates the state or condition something is in.

Example

Comment va ta journée ?

How is your day going?

mieux

[myuh]

better

Comparative of 'bien'.

Example

Je me sens mieux.

I feel better.

Guides for French learners

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