Meaning
A negative response indicating one's lack of well-being.
Cultural Background
French people value honesty in close relationships. Saying 'ça ne va pas' is a sign of intimacy. In Quebec, you might hear 'Ça va pas' more often, sometimes with a slightly more casual tone.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you will almost always hear 'Ça va pas' instead of 'Ça ne va pas'.
Meaning
A negative response indicating one's lack of well-being.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you will almost always hear 'Ça va pas' instead of 'Ça ne va pas'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ça va ? - Non, ça ne _____ pas.
The verb 'aller' is conjugated as 'va' for 'ça'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesÇa va ? - Non, ça ne _____ pas.
The verb 'aller' is conjugated as 'va' for 'ça'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a close relationship. Otherwise, use 'Je ne me sens pas très bien'.
Related Phrases
Ça va bien
contrastIt is going well.
Ça ne va pas du tout
builds onIt is not going well at all.
