French Phrase
Comment tu te sens aujourd'hui ?
Meaning
A friendly way to ask someone about their emotional or physical state at the present moment. It can refer to mood, health, or general well‑being.
When to use
Use this informal question with friends, family members, classmates, or anyone you address with 'tu'. It’s perfect for daily conversation, after a meeting, or when you notice a change in someone's demeanor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Commenttutesensaujourd'hui?
Comment
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how', placed at the beginning of a question.
tu
Second‑person singular subject pronoun used in informal contexts.
te
Reflexive pronoun that matches the subject (tu) for the verb se sentir.
se sentir
Reflexive verb meaning 'to feel'. In the present tense with tu it becomes 'tu te sens'.
aujourd'hui
Adverb of time meaning 'today'; written with an apostrophe and pronounced /o.ʒuʁ.dɥi/.
🗨In Conversation
Comment tu te sens aujourd'hui ?
How are you feeling today?
Je me sens un peu fatigué, mais sinon ça va.
I feel a little tired, but otherwise I'm fine.
✕Common Mistakes
Comment tu sens aujourd'hui ?
Missing the reflexive pronoun 'te' – the verb must be reflexive: 'tu te sens'.
Comment tu te sente aujourd'hui ?
Incorrect verb ending; with 'tu' the present tense of se sentir is 'sens', not 'sente'.
Comment tu te sens aujourd'hui
In written French a question mark is required; without it the sentence looks like a statement.
↔Alternatives
Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui ?
How are you (formal) today?
Tu te sens comment aujourd'hui ?
How do you feel today? (colloquial order)
Comment te sens‑tu aujourd'hui ?
How are you feeling today? (inverted, more formal)
Ça va aujourd'hui ?
Are you okay today? (very informal)
Cultural Tip
In French, the most common everyday greeting is 'Comment ça va ?' which asks about general well‑being. 'Comment tu te sens aujourd'hui ?' is a step deeper, focusing on the person's current feeling or health. Use it when you want to show genuine concern, but keep the 'tu' form for people you know well; switch to 'Comment allez‑vous…' for strangers, elders, or professional settings.