comment est Paris ?
The English phrase "how is paris" is translated into French as comment est Paris ?
This phrase is used to ask for a description or an opinion regarding the city of Paris.
What does it mean word for word?
The word comment means "how" and est is the third-person singular form of the verb être (to be).
Which one should you use?
While comment est Paris ? asks for a description of the city's character or state, Comment va Paris ? is a more personified way to ask how the city is "faring" or "doing" lately.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of France, one may say Comment ça roule à Paname? to express the same sentiment colloquially.
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Examples in context
- Comment se porte Paris ces jours-ci?How is Paris these days?
- Comment ça va là-bas, à Paris?How's it going over there, in Paris?
- Dis-moi, comment est Paris ?Tell me, how is Paris?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone about a trip.
- LucasSalut Léa, comment est Paris ?Hi Léa, how is Paris?
- LéaC'est une ville magnifique, Lucas.It is a magnificent city, Lucas.
- LucasEst-ce que c'est très cher ?Is it very expensive?
- LéaOui, un peu, mais ça en vaut la peine.Yes, a little, but it is worth it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, comment, est, CC BY-SA 4.0.
