French Expression · Beginner
Ça va ?
How are you? / Are you okay?
Pronunciation: sa VA
Meaning
A very common informal greeting or inquiry about someone's well-being.
Example
Salut Marie, ça va ?
Hi Marie, how are you?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ça va ? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.