French Expression · Beginner
Comment allez-vous ?
How are you? (formal/plural)
Pronunciation: ko-MA(N) a-LÉ-voo
Meaning
A polite greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.
Example
Bonjour, Monsieur Dubois, comment allez-vous ?
Hello, Mr. Dubois, how are you?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Comment allez-vous ? 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.