How are you?
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How are you?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
a. Comment vas-tu ? (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
Hi, Sarah. How are you? - I'm doing well, thank you.Bonjour, Sarah. Comment vas-tu ? - Je vais bien, merci.
b. Comment allez-vous ? (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
It's so nice to see you, Mr. Smith. How are you?C'est un plaisir de vous voir, M. Smith. Comment allez-vous ?
c. Comment ça va ? (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hi, Nina! How are you? - I'm doing well, thank you.Salut, Nina ! Comment ça va ? - Ça va bien, merci.
a. Comment allez-vous ?
Hello, Joe and Lauren. How are you? - We’re doing well, thank you.Bonjour, Joe et Lauren. Comment allez-vous ? - Nous allons bien, merci.
b. Comment ça va ? (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hey, guys! How are you? - We’re doing well, thank you.Salut, les gars ! Comment ça va ? - Ça va bien, merci.
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