French · Emotions & Descriptions
"How do you feel?" in French: Comment tu te sens ?
Comment tu te sens ?
Note: formal: Comment vous sentez-vous ?
How do you feel in French is Comment tu te sens ? — informal. Comment vous sentez-vous ? is the formal note only. Use it after illness or emotional news.
After surgery
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How to pronounce Comment tu te sens ?
Say it
koh-MAHN tew tuh sahnss
/kɔ.mɑ̃ ty tə sɑ̃/
Comment: koh-MAHN. Tu te sens: tew tuh sahnss. Rising caring question.
"How do you feel?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Comment tu te sens ? | How do you feel? Default informal. | Default informal. |
| comment tu te sens aujourd'hui ? | how do you feel today? Time added. | Time added. |
| tu te sens comment ? | how do you feel? Spoken word order. | Spoken word order. |
| Comment vous sentez-vous ? | How do you feel? (vous) Note — formal. | Note — formal. |
How to use Comment tu te sens ? in real life
- 1After surgery
Alors — comment tu te sens ?
So—how do you feel?
Full phrase.
- 2Morning after flu
Comment tu te sens ce matin ?
How do you feel this morning?
Time.
- 3Post-breakup care
Sans pression : comment tu te sens ?
No pressure: how do you feel?
Emotional.
Mistakes English speakers make with Comment tu te sens ?
Incorrect: Comment tu te feel ?
Correct: Comment tu te sens ?
Use sens, not English feel.
Incorrect: Comment tu sens ?
Correct: Comment tu te sens ?
Keep the reflexive te.
Good to know
Comment tu te sens ? invites a real answer, not automatic ça va. Friends use it after medical or emotional shocks. Formal settings prefer Comment vous sentez-vous ?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a recovering friend
ChatPal
Comment tu te sens ?
How do you feel?
You
Mieux. Et toi, comment tu te sens après ta nuit blanche ?
Better. And you, how do you feel after your all-nighter?
ChatPal
Fatigué. Comment tu te sens pour sortir un peu ?
Tired. How do you feel about going out a bit?
You
Une courte balade, oui.
A short walk, yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How do you feel?" in French
How do you say how do you feel in French?
Comment tu te sens ?
Formal vous?
Comment vous sentez-vous ? (note only here).
Why te?
Se sentir is reflexive.
How do you pronounce sens?
sahnss.
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