Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
Contexte culturel
Romanians value social connection. Asking 'Ce faci?' is often followed by a light touch on the shoulder or a handshake among men, and a double kiss on the cheeks among women or mixed friends. In the eastern part of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, the accent is softer. 'Ce faci?' might sound more like 'Ce fași?'. It's a charming regional variation. Among young people in cities like Bucharest or Cluj, 'Ce faci?' is often replaced by 'Ce zici?' or the English-influenced 'Ce faci, man?'. In villages, it is considered rude to pass someone on the road without a greeting. Even if you don't know them, a 'Bună ziua, ce faceți?' is expected.
The 'Bine' Default
Just like in English, the most common answer is 'Bine' (Well), even if you're having a mediocre day.
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Using 'Ce faci?' with an elderly person can be seen as quite rude in Romania. Stick to 'Ce faceți?' to be safe.
Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
The 'Bine' Default
Just like in English, the most common answer is 'Bine' (Well), even if you're having a mediocre day.
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Using 'Ce faci?' with an elderly person can be seen as quite rude in Romania. Stick to 'Ce faceți?' to be safe.
The 'Tu' Emphasis
If someone asks you 'Ce faci?', respond with 'Bine, tu ce faci?'. Adding the 'tu' (you) makes it a polite exchange.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'a face' for an informal greeting.
Bună, Maria! Ce ____?
Since you are talking to Maria (informal 'tu'), the correct conjugation is 'faci'.
Which phrase is appropriate for greeting your boss?
How do you say 'How are you?' to your manager?
'Ce faceți?' is the polite/formal plural form used for superiors.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
1. Ce faci? | 2. Ce faceți? | 3. Cf?
1-A, 2-B, 3-C. 'Ce faceți' is used for groups, and 'Cf' is for texting.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Andrei: Salut! Ce faci? Elena: ________, mulțumesc. Tu?
'Bine' (Well) is the standard response to 'Ce faci?'.
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Aides visuelles
How to Respond to 'Ce faci?'
Positive
- • Bine
- • Foarte bine
- • Excelent
Neutral
- • Așa și așa
- • Mă descurc
- • Ca de obicei
Negative
- • Rău
- • Nu prea bine
- • Obosit(ă)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBună, Maria! Ce ____?
Since you are talking to Maria (informal 'tu'), the correct conjugation is 'faci'.
How do you say 'How are you?' to your manager?
'Ce faceți?' is the polite/formal plural form used for superiors.
1. Ce faci? | 2. Ce faceți? | 3. Cf?
1-A, 2-B, 3-C. 'Ce faceți' is used for groups, and 'Cf' is for texting.
Andrei: Salut! Ce faci? Elena: ________, mulțumesc. Tu?
'Bine' (Well) is the standard response to 'Ce faci?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. It's the informal equivalent. However, it can also literally mean 'What are you doing?' depending on the situation.
You can say 'Nu prea bine' (Not too well) or 'Așa și așa' (So-so). Romanians are often more open to honest answers than English speakers.
Only if the email is to a close friend. For anyone else, use 'Sper că sunteți bine' (I hope you are well).
It is the shorthand for 'Ce faci?'. It's extremely common in Romanian texting culture.
In Romanian, a final 'i' after a consonant often just softens that consonant (palatalization) rather than being a full vowel sound.
Not usually. To ask about someone's profession, you would say 'Cu ce te ocupi?' (With what do you occupy yourself?).
'Ce faci?' is more immediate (now), while 'Ce mai faci?' is more general (lately).
No, you must use the plural 'Ce faceți?'.
No, it's standard informal Romanian. It's not 'slang', but it is 'casual'.
Try 'Uite, cu treabă' (Look, with work/busy) or 'Pe aici, prin zonă' (Around here, in the area).
Expressions liées
Ce mai faci?
similarHow have you been?
Ce zici?
synonymWhat do you say? / What's up?
Cum ești?
similarHow are you?
Ce faceți?
specialized formHow are you? (Formal/Plural)
