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French Phrase

Cette table te va ?

/sɛt tabl tə va/
Meaning"Does this table suit you?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the table is suitable for you – either because it fits the space you have in mind or because you like its style. It is informal because of the pronoun "te" and the lack of a formal subject.

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When to use

Use this question when you are showing someone a piece of furniture and want to know if it matches their taste or fits the room they are decorating. It’s common in home‑shopping trips, interior‑design discussions, or when a friend is helping you pick out a table.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Cettetableteva?

1

Cette (demonstrative adjective)

Used to point out a specific feminine singular noun that is close to the speaker; it agrees in gender and number with the noun.

2

table (noun, feminine)

A common piece of furniture; in French nouns have gender, and "table" is feminine, so it takes "cette".

3

te (object pronoun)

Second‑person singular informal pronoun meaning "to you"; placed before the verb in simple tenses.

4

va (venir, 3rd‑person singular)

Here "aller" is used idiomatically to mean "to suit" or "to fit"; the construction "quelque chose va à quelqu'un" asks if something is appropriate for the person.

🗨In Conversation

A

Cette table te va ?

Does this table suit you?

Oui, elle est parfaite pour mon salon.

Yes, it’s perfect for my living room.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Cette table est va ?

    "Est" is not used with "aller" in this idiom; the correct verb is just "va".

  • Ça table te va ?

    "Ça" cannot replace the demonstrative adjective "cette"; it must agree with the noun’s gender.

  • Cette table te allez ?

    Mixing pronoun "te" with the plural form "allez" is incorrect; use the singular "va" with "te".

↔Alternatives

  • Cette table te convient ?

    Does this table work for you?

  • Cette table te plaît ?

    Do you like this table?

  • Cette table te va bien ?

    Does this table look good on you?

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Cultural Tip

In French, "aller" is often used to talk about fit or suitability (e.g., "Cette couleur te va"). It’s more about the overall impression than strict dimensions. When speaking to someone you don’t know well, replace "te" with the formal "vous" – "Cette table vous va ?" – to keep the conversation polite.