GreetingsA1 · Beginner
Ça va?: Asking How Are You (Informal)
"Ça va?" is an informal and very common way to ask "How are you?" or "How's it going?" in French. It can be used with friends, family, and people you know well. The response can also be "Ça va" (I'm fine) or "Ça va bien" (I'm doing well).
Examples
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Salut, Paul! Ça va? | Hi, Paul! How are you? |
| Ça va bien, merci. | I'm doing well, thank you. |
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