comment vas-tu

/kɔ.mɑ̃ va ty/

how are you

Comment vas-tu aujourd'hui?

How are you today?

informal

A casual way to ask someone about their well-being or current state.

Comment vas-tu après ton voyage?

How are you after your trip?

This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations to inquire about someone's health or mood. It is less formal than 'Comment allez-vous?' and is typically used among friends and family.

Collocations

comment ça vahow's it goingcomment allez-voushow are you (formal)

Synonyms

comment ça va comment allez-vous

Related Phrases

comment ça vaphrase

how's it going

comment allez-vousphrase

how are you (formal)

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'comment vas-tu' with friends and family. For formal situations, use 'comment allez-vous'.

Word Origin

Derived from the French words 'comment' (how) and 'vas-tu' (are you going), a contraction of 'va' (go) and 'tu' (you).

Usage Notes

This phrase is informal and is typically used in casual settings. For formal situations, 'Comment allez-vous?' is more appropriate.

Word Breakdown

comment

how

root

vas

are going

root

you

root

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