comment allez-vous
/kɔ.mɑ̃.t‿a.le.vu/phrase★Beginner💡 how are you
“Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui ?”
How are you today?
formal
A polite and formal way to ask someone about their well-being or state of health.
Comment allez-vous depuis notre dernière rencontre ?
How have you been since our last meeting?
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This phrase is more formal than 'Ça va?' and is commonly used in professional or polite settings.
Collocations
comment ça vahow's it goingcomment allez-voushow are you
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'comment allez-vous' in formal or professional settings, while 'ça va' is more casual.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the French verb 'aller' (to go) and the interrogative 'comment' (how), literally meaning 'how do you go?'
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is more formal than 'Ça va?' and is commonly used in professional or polite settings.
Word Breakdown
comment
how
interrogativeallez
go
verbvous
you (formal)
pronounDictionnaire Français-Anglais