c'était comment ?
In French, the phrase "how was it?" is translated as c'était comment ?
The phrase c'était comment ? is a question used to ask someone for their opinion or impression of a past event or experience.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally composed of ce (it), était (was) and comment (how).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While c'était comment ? is a standard way to ask the question, there are several other options depending on the situation. To be more formal, you can use comment l'avez-vous trouvé ? to ask for an impression of an experience or object or Comment s'est déroulé(e) votre événement ? to specifically inquire about how an event or occasion went. In informal settings, you might say Comment c'était ? or use Alors, qu'est-ce que t'en as pensé ? to ask for someone's thoughts. For a very casual and relaxed tone, you can ask T'as kiffé ou pas ? to see if someone enjoyed an experience.
Did you know?
- The casual phrase T'as kiffé ou pas ? uses the verb kiffer, which is derived from the Arabic word kif, meaning 'pleasure' or 'mood'.
- If you use the formal Comment s'est déroulé votre événement ?, you are using the reflexive verb se dérouler, which literally translates to 'to unroll', treating the event like a scroll or a piece of fabric.
- In very informal French, the question c'était comment ? can be answered with a simple bof, a sound and word that conveys a mixture of boredom and indifference.
Examples in context
- C'était super!It was great!
- C'était génial!It was amazing!
- Ça s'est bien passéIt went well
- Ton premier jour de travail, c'était comment ?Your first day of work, how was it?
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking at a cafe after Emma's concert.
- LucasTon concert, c'était comment ?Your concert, how was it?
- EmmaC'était génial, j'étais très contente !It was great, I was very happy!
- LucasJe suis ravi pour toi, Emma.I am delighted for you, Emma.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup, Lucas.Thank you very much, Lucas.
