comment vas-tu ?
how are you? (informal)
Pronunciation
/kɔ.mɑ̃ va ty/
Cultural Note
This is the 'tu' version of 'comment allez-vous.' It is used with friends and people you are on 'tu' terms with. In everyday speech, the even more casual 'ça va ?' is more common among close friends.
📝 Example Sentences
Salut Marie, comment vas-tu ?
Hi Marie, how are you?
Comment vas-tu depuis la dernière fois ?
How have you been since last time?
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