How would most french speakers ask an elderly person about his or her well being?
French · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Most French speakers would use a polite and formal form of address when asking about the well-being of an elderly person. They would use "vous" instead of "tu" to show respect. A common way to ask an elderly person about their well-being would be:
"Comment allez-vous ?"
This is a formal and polite expression that can be literally translated as "How are you?" If the speaker wants to convey a slightly more personal or caring tone, they might say:
"Comment vous sentez-vous ?" or "Comment va votre santé ?"
Which can be translated as "How do you feel?" or "How is your health?" respectively.