A1 Expression Informal

Ça va mal.

I'm not well.

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Meaning

An informal answer indicating poor health or mood.

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Cultural Background

French speakers often use 'Ça va mal' to start a conversation about their problems. In Quebec, you might hear 'Ça va mal' followed by 'en maudit' for emphasis.

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Keep it short

Don't over-explain immediately. Let the other person ask why.

Meaning

An informal answer indicating poor health or mood.

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Keep it short

Don't over-explain immediately. Let the other person ask why.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct phrase for a bad situation.

Comment va le projet ? ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ça va mal

'Ça va mal' is the only negative option provided.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase for a bad situation. Choose A1

Comment va le projet ? ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ça va mal

'Ça va mal' is the only negative option provided.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, use 'La situation est complexe'.

Related Phrases

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Ça va bien

contrast

It's going well

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Ça ne va pas

synonym

It's not going well

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