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French Phrase

Comment tu te sens par rapport à ça ?

/kɔ.mɑ̃ ty tə sɑ̃ paʁ ʁa.pɔʁ a sa/
Meaning"How do you feel about that?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's emotional state or perspective regarding a specific situation or decision. It is more empathetic than a simple 'what do you think' as it focuses on the person's internal experience.

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When to use

Use this phrase in personal conversations to check in on a friend or family member after a significant event. It is also common in professional settings when discussing feedback or changes in the workplace.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Commenttute senspar rapport àça

1

Se sentir

This is the reflexive form of 'sentir'. It is used specifically to describe how a person feels emotionally or physically.

2

Par rapport à

This complex preposition translates to 'in relation to' or 'concerning' and is the standard way to connect a feeling to a topic.

🗨In Conversation

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J'ai décidé de déménager à Lyon le mois prochain.

I've decided to move to Lyon next month.

C'est un grand changement ! Comment tu te sens par rapport à ça ?

That's a big change! How do you feel about that?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Comment tu sens par rapport à ça ?

    The verb must be reflexive ('tu te sens') when referring to one's own feelings.

  • Comment tu te sens à propos de ça ?

    While understandable, 'par rapport à ça' is more idiomatic in this specific context.

↔Alternatives

  • Qu'est-ce que tu en penses ?

    What do you think about it?

  • Comment est-ce que tu vis la situation ?

    How are you handling the situation?

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Cultural Tip

French speakers often appreciate nuanced discussions about feelings. Using 'par rapport à' allows for a more intellectualized approach to emotions, which is common in French social dynamics where logic and feeling are often intertwined.