Va (en. Go)

/va/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To indicate movement towards a place.
He is going to the store.
Il va au magasin.
To express intention, choice, or acceptance.
It's fine, I agree.
Ça va, je suis d'accord.
To designate the situation or state of something.
Everything is fine.
Tout va bien.

Etymology

From Latin 'illa vadit', meaning 'to go'

Common Phrases and Expressions

how's it going?
Expression used to ask how a person is doing.
ça va ?
go away!
Expression meaning to leave or go away.
va-t-en !
where is it going?
Question to ask which direction or destination.
où ça va ?

Related Words

to go
Verb meaning to move from one place to another.
aller
valiantly
Adverb meaning with bravery or courage.
vaillamment

Slang Meanings

We're good.
Everything's good, we're rolling!
Tout va, ça roule !
All good.
We're taking it easy today.
On va tranquille aujourd'hui.