How do you say "I'm fine, thank you." in French?

"I'm fine, thank you." in French is "Ça va bien, merci.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Ça va bien, merci." mean in English?

"Ça va bien, merci." means "I'm fine, thank you." in English. Usage tip: A safe, natural answer to Ça va ?. You can also say Très bien, merci.

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How to Say ‘I'm fine, thank you.’ in French

Ça va bien, merci.

sah vah bee-ehn mehr-see

[sah vah bee-ehn mehr-see]

💬 Usage Tip: A safe, natural answer to Ça va ?. You can also say Très bien, merci.

🇫🇷 In France: Even brief politeness counts a lot in everyday French interactions, especially with other parents you see often.

Phrase Breakdown

Ça

[sah]

it / that

Here ça is part of the common reply Ça va bien, merci, meaning 'I'm fine, thanks.'

Example

Quand on me demande comment je vais, je réponds Ça va bien, merci.

When someone asks how I am, I reply 'I'm fine, thanks.'

[vah]

goes

In this phrase, va helps express how things are going.

Example

Le matin, je réponds souvent Ça va bien, merci. avec le sourire.

In the morning, I often reply 'I'm fine, thanks.' with a smile.

bien

[bee-ehn]

well

Bien means 'well' or 'fine' and is often used in replies about how you are.

Example

Aujourd'hui, je peux dire Ça va bien, merci. sans hésiter.

Today, I can say 'I'm fine, thanks.' without hesitating.

merci

[mehr-see]

thanks

A very common polite word meaning 'thanks' or 'thank you'.

Example

Je réponds poliment : Ça va bien, merci.

I reply politely: 'I'm fine, thanks.'

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