French Phrase
Comment s'est passée ta journée ?
Meaning
Literally, “How did your day go?” It is a friendly, informal way to ask someone about the events, mood, or overall quality of their day.
When to use
Use this question in casual conversation with friends, family members, classmates, or coworkers you know well. It works both in person and in written chat, but keep the tone informal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comments'estpasséetajournée?
Reflexive passé composé
The verb *passer* is used reflexively (se passer) to mean “to happen”. In the passé composé, the auxiliary is *être* and the past participle agrees with the subject.
Past‑participle agreement
Because the subject *journée* is feminine singular, the past participle takes an extra *e*: *passée*.
Elision of *se*
Before a vowel‑initial verb, *se* contracts to *s'* (s’est) to keep the flow of speech.
Possessive adjective *ta*
*Ta* is the informal singular possessive for a feminine noun (your day).
🗨In Conversation
Comment s'est passée ta journée ?
How did your day go?
Très bien, j'ai fini mon projet et j'ai dîné avec des amis.
Very well, I finished my project and had dinner with friends.
✕Common Mistakes
Comment s'est passé ta journée ?
The past participle must agree with the feminine noun *journée*, so it should be *passée*.
Comment se est passée ta journée ?
When *se* is before a vowel‑starting verb, it contracts to *s'*; writing *se est* is incorrect.
Comment s'est passée ta journée ?
In a formal context you should use the polite possessive *votre*.
↔Alternatives
Comment a été ta journée ?
How was your day?
Ta journée s'est bien passée ?
Did your day go well?
Qu'as‑tu fait aujourd'hui ?
What did you do today?
Cultural Tip
In French small talk, asking about someone's day shows genuine interest, but keep it light. If the person seems tired, you can follow up with *Tu veux en parler ?* (Do you want to talk about it?). In formal settings, replace *ta* with *votre* – *Comment s'est passée votre journée ?* – to show respect.