French Phrase
Ça te va à 18h ?
Meaning
This phrase is a common way to check if a proposed time is convenient for someone. It literally translates to 'That to you goes at 18h?', where the verb 'aller' (to go) is used to mean 'to suit' or 'to be acceptable'.
When to use
Use this phrase when finalizing plans with friends, family, or colleagues in an informal or semi-formal setting. It is the go-to expression for confirming a meeting time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Çatevaà18h
Ça
A neutral demonstrative pronoun serving as the subject, equivalent to 'it' or 'that'.
Te
An indirect object pronoun meaning 'to you' (informal).
Aller (va)
The verb 'aller' is used here idiomatically to mean 'to suit' or 'to fit'.
🗨In Conversation
On va boire un verre demain ?
Shall we go for a drink tomorrow?
Oui ! Ça te va à 18h ?
Yes! Does 6 PM work for you?
✕Common Mistakes
Ça te vas à 18h ?
The verb must be in the third-person singular 'va' to agree with the subject 'ça', not the second-person 'vas'.
Ça te va pour 18h ?
While 'pour' is sometimes used in very informal speech, 'à' is the correct preposition for specific clock times.
↔Alternatives
18h, ça marche ?
6 PM, does that work?
Est-ce que 18h vous convient ?
Does 6 PM suit you? (Formal)
On se voit à 18h ?
Shall we see each other at 6 PM?
Cultural Tip
In France and most French-speaking countries, the 24-hour clock is the standard for all written schedules and many spoken ones. Using '18h' instead of '6h' avoids any ambiguity between morning and evening.