French Phrase
Comment se passe l'intégration ?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the way the integration process is unfolding, typically in a professional or educational context. It can refer to onboarding a new employee, a student joining a class, or any group becoming cohesive.
When to use
Use this question when you want to check on the progress of someone's adaptation to a new environment, such as after a few weeks of a new job, a language course, or a community program.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Commentsepassel'intégration?
Comment
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how'. It introduces a question about manner or process.
se passe
Reflexive form of the verb 'se passer' meaning 'to happen' or 'to go'. Used here to ask about the progress of something.
l'intégration
Definite article 'l'' (elided 'la') + noun 'intégration' meaning 'integration' (the process of becoming part of a group or system).
Inversion vs. Est‑Ce‑Que
The sentence uses inversion (se passe) after the interrogative adverb, a common formal way to ask questions in French.
🗨In Conversation
Comment se passe l'intégration ?
How is the integration going?
Ça se passe bien, j'ai déjà rencontré toute l'équipe et je comprends les procédures.
It's going well, I've already met the whole team and I understand the procedures.
✕Common Mistakes
Comment se passe l'intégration
Missing the question mark or intonation makes it sound like a statement.
Comment est‑ce que se passe l'intégration ?
Do not use 'est-ce que' together with inversion; choose one form.
Comment se passe le intégration ?
Avoid using 'le' instead of the elided 'l'' before a vowel.
↔Alternatives
Comment se déroule l'intégration ?
How does the integration proceed?
L'intégration se passe-t-elle bien ?
Is the integration going well?
Comment ça se passe pour l'intégration ?
How's it going with the integration?
Cultural Tip
In French workplaces, asking about 'l'intégration' shows genuine interest in a colleague's well‑being. It's polite to follow up with specific questions (e.g., about the team, training, or tools) rather than a generic 'ça va?'. In formal settings, you might prefer the more structured 'Comment se déroule l'intégration ?'.