How to Say ‘How are you?’ in French
Comment allez-vous?
koh-MON ale vu
[koh-MON ale vu]
💬 Usage Tip: [Allez-vous] uses the polite/plural [vous]. Swap in [tu] and the verb changes too: [Comment vas-tu ?].
🇫🇷 In France: This is correct but fairly formal in everyday life. With friends or in casual settings, [Ça va ?] is much more common.
Phrase Breakdown
Comment
[koh-MON]
How are you?
A polite way to ask about someone's well-being.
Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?
How are you today?
allez
[ale]
Go
Refers to one's well-being or state.
J'espère que vous allez bien.
I hope you are well.
-vous
[vu]
You
Refers to the person you are speaking to.
Voulez-vous un café?
Do you want a coffee?
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