French Phrase
Oui, ça me va.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, that works for me.” It is a quick way to say that you accept a suggestion, plan, or condition and that it is suitable for you.
When to use
Use it after someone proposes a time, place, activity, or any condition you are comfortable with. It works in both casual conversations and semi‑formal settings, though in very formal contexts you might prefer “Oui, cela me convient.”
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouiçameva
Oui
Simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
ça
Demonstrative pronoun meaning “that/it”. In this idiom it refers to the proposal or situation just mentioned.
me
Indirect object pronoun meaning “to me”. It marks the person who is affected by the action.
va (aller)
Third‑person singular of the verb *aller* used idiomatically to mean “to suit, to be okay for someone”.
🗨In Conversation
On se retrouve à 18 h au café du coin ?
Shall we meet at 6 p.m. at the corner café?
Oui, ça me va.
Yes, that works for me.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, ça va.
“Ça va” means “I’m fine” or “It’s okay”, not “That works for me”. Use the full phrase with the indirect object pronoun *me*.
Oui, ça me va bien.
Adding *bien* is redundant; *va* already expresses suitability.
Oui, ça me va ?
The question mark turns the statement into a question, which changes the meaning to “Does that work for me?” – not what you intend.
↔Alternatives
Oui, ça me convient.
Yes, that suits me.
Oui, c'est bon pour moi.
Yes, it's good for me.
D'accord, ça me va.
Alright, that works for me.
Cultural Tip
The expression is informal but perfectly acceptable in most everyday situations. In a business email or a very formal meeting you might replace “ça” with the more formal “cela” – e.g., “Oui, cela me convient.” Also, avoid adding “bien” after “va” (e.g., *ça me va bien*) because the verb already conveys the idea of suitability.