How to Say ‘I'm doing well, thank you.’ in French
Je vais bien, merci.
zhuh veh byeh[n] mehr-see
[zhuh veh byeh[n] mehr-see]
💬 Usage Tip: The classic, polite response to ‘Comment vas-tu?’
🇫🇷 In France: Politeness is highly valued in French culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je suis fatigué.
I am tired.
vais bien
veh byeh[n]
am well
Expression used to describe one's well-being.
Je vais bien aujourd'hui.
I am well today.
Words in this phrase
vais
[veh]
am going
Indicates a state or condition.
Je vais à Paris.
I am going to Paris.
bien
[byeh[n]]
well
In good health or fine.
Je vais bien, merci.
I am well, thank you.
merci
[mehr-see]
thank you
Expression of gratitude.
Merci pour le cadeau.
Thank you for the gift.
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