Meaning
Used to describe one's good state of being.
Cultural Background
French people often use 'Je vais bien' to maintain a polite distance. In Quebec, you might hear 'Ça va bien' more often than 'Je vais bien'. Swiss French speakers are very formal and often use 'Je vais bien' in professional settings.
Add 'merci'
Always add 'merci' to sound more polite.
Return the question
French speakers expect you to ask 'Et vous?' back.
Meaning
Used to describe one's good state of being.
Add 'merci'
Always add 'merci' to sound more polite.
Return the question
French speakers expect you to ask 'Et vous?' back.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Comment allez-vous ? Je ____ bien.
The verb 'aller' is used for state of being.
Which is correct?
How do you say 'I am doing well'?
'Bien' is the correct adverb for 'well'.
Match the response.
Comment ça va?
This is the only response that addresses well-being.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Comment allez-vous ? B: ____, merci.
Matches the formal 'vous' in the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesComment allez-vous ? Je ____ bien.
The verb 'aller' is used for state of being.
How do you say 'I am doing well'?
'Bien' is the correct adverb for 'well'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
This is the only response that addresses well-being.
A: Comment allez-vous ? B: ____, merci.
Matches the formal 'vous' in the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
It is a social convention, so yes, but you can add 'mais...' to explain.
'Vais' is the 'je' conjugation of 'aller'.
No, it is the standard neutral form.
Yes, it adds emphasis.
You can say 'Je ne vais pas très bien'.
Related Phrases
Ça va
synonymIt's going well
Je me porte bien
specialized formI am in good health
Tout va bien
builds onEverything is going well
