comment se passe ta journée ?
The English phrase "how is your day?" can be translated into French as comment se passe ta journée ?
The phrase comment se passe ta journée ? is a question used to ask someone how their day has been going so far. It is typically used in the middle of the day to ask about the progress of the day so far, rather than at the very end. Other ways to ask similar questions include Comment ça va aujourd'hui? (How is your day going? Or How are you doing today?) and Comment s'est passé(e) ta journée? (How was your day?).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase comment se passe ta journée ? literally translates to "how is your day passing?"
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people, use comment se passe votre journée ? instead of comment se passe ta journée ?
When do people say it?
A natural way to respond to this question is Ça se passe bien, merci. (It is going well, thank you).
Did you know?
- In France, asking about someone's day can be more intimate than in English. It is often reserved for people you already know, as asking a stranger about their day can sometimes be perceived as too personal.
- The word journée comes from the Vulgar Latin word *diurnāta, which specifically described the period of time during the day.
- In French, the word journée implies the duration or the continuous experience of the day, whereas jour refers to a specific date or a unit of 24 hours.
Examples in context
- Salut Emma, comment se passe ta journée ?Hi Emma, how is your day going?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking on the phone in the afternoon.
- LucasCoucou Emma, comment se passe ta journée ?Hey Emma, how is your day going?
- EmmaC'est un peu fatigant, mais ça va.It is a bit tiring, but it's okay.
- LucasJe comprends, courage pour la suite !I understand, good luck with the rest!
- EmmaMerci Lucas, c'est gentil.Thanks Lucas, that is kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comment, journée, se, ta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
