French Phrase
Ouais, tout va bien !
Meaning
This phrase is a relaxed and informal way to express that things are going fine. 'Ouais' is the colloquial version of 'oui' (yes), and 'tout va bien' literally translates to 'all goes well.' It conveys a sense of ease and contentment in everyday situations.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversations with friends, family, or close colleagues. It is a perfect response to 'Ça va ?' when you want to sound natural and unpretentious.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouaistoutvabien
Ouais
The informal version of 'oui', equivalent to 'yeah' in English.
Tout
An indefinite pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all'.
Va
The third-person singular present form of 'aller' (to go), used here to describe a state of being.
🗨In Conversation
Salut ! Ça se passe comment au boulot ?
Hi! How is it going at work?
Ouais, tout va bien !
Yeah, everything is going well!
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, tout est bien.
In French, use the verb 'aller' (to go) rather than 'être' (to be) when describing how things are going.
Ouais, tout va bon.
Use the adverb 'bien' (well) to modify the verb 'va', rather than the adjective 'bon' (good).
↔Alternatives
Oui, ça va.
Yes, it's going fine.
Ça roule !
It's rolling! (Everything's good!)
Tout baigne.
Everything is swimming. (Everything is great.)
Cultural Tip
While 'ouais' is ubiquitous in spoken French, avoid using it in formal settings like job interviews or when speaking to elders you don't know well, as it can be perceived as slightly disrespectful. In most daily interactions, however, it makes you sound much more like a native speaker than always using 'oui'.