Meaning of Ça Va
Literally translated, ça va means "it goes." Used in casual conversation, it can be both a question and a reply, but it's an informal expression. You probably wouldn't want to ask your boss or a stranger this question unless the setting was casual.
Why do the French say ca va?
The Straightforward Meaning of Ça Va
This expression is most commonly used to ask how someone is doing, even if you are not necessarily expecting or wanting a reply. Salut, ça va? (Hi, how are you?/how are things?/how is it going?)
Why does ca va mean?
Ca va? means “how are you?”, or literally: “It goes.” Another translation could be “All good?” That might help to understand that two French people could say: “Ca va?”… “Ca va. ... In a rough translation: “All good with you?” “Yeah, all good with me.
