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How do you answer to ca va in French?

The most common and natural response to "ça va" (pronounced "sa va") in French is:

"Ça va bien" (pronounced "sa va bee-en") which means "I'm doing well."

However, there are other appropriate ways to respond depending on the context and your relationship with the person asking:

* "Bien, merci" (bee-en mer-see) - "Good, thank you"

* "Pas mal" (pa mal) - "Not bad"

* "Comme ci, comme ça" (kom see, kom sa) - "So-so"

* "Ça roule" (sa rool) - "It's rolling" (informal, meaning things are going well)

* "Et toi?" (eh twa) - "And you?" (to reciprocate the question)

You can also add a bit more detail to your response, like:

* "Ça va bien, merci, et toi?" (I'm doing well, thank you, and you?)

* "Pas mal, j'ai beaucoup de travail en ce moment" (Not bad, I have a lot of work at the moment)

Remember to always be polite and engaging when responding to "ça va," even if you're having a bad day!

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