How to Say ‘How are you?’ in French
Comment ça va?
coh-mahn sah vah
[coh-mahn sah vah]
💬 Usage Tip: Standard casual greeting; literal translation is 'How it goes?'
🇫🇷 In France: Commonly used among friends, similar to 'How's it going?' in English.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
[coh-mahn]
How are you?
A common question used to ask about someone's well-being.
Salut! Comment ça va?
Hi! How are you?
ça
[sah]
it
Refers to a condition or a situation.
Comment ça va aujourd'hui?
How is it today?
va?
vah
is going?
Used to inquire about someone's well-being or situation.
Comment ça va?
How is it going?
Words in this phrase
va
[vah]
is
Indicates the state or condition.
Comment ça va ce matin?
How is it this morning?
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