comment allez-vous ?

how are you? (formal)

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

/kɔ.mɑ̃.t‿a.le vu/

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Cultural Note

This is the formal 'vous' way to ask how someone is. In French culture, this is often a genuine question rather than just a greeting formula. The expected reply is usually 'très bien, merci' or 'bien, et vous ?'

📝 Example Sentences

Bonjour madame, comment allez-vous ?

Hello ma'am, how are you?

Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui ?

How are you today?

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Related Words

bonjour

hello / good morning

Interjection

ça va ?

how's it going? / I'm fine

Phrase

comment vas-tu ?

how are you? (informal)

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