ça roule

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/sa ʁul/
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An informal way to say that things are going smoothly or that an arrangement is accepted.
Practice using ça roule in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Depuis qu'on a réparé le serveur, ça roule.
    Since we fixed the server, everything is running smoothly.
  • Ça roule, je m'occupe des billets.
    All right, I'll take care of the tickets.
  • Salut, ça roule ?
    Hi, how's it going?
  • Je t'envoie le dossier ce soir. Ça roule ?
    I'll send you the file tonight. Okay?
  • Entre nous, ça roule beaucoup mieux maintenant.
    Things are going much better between us now.

Similar words

ça marche
ça marche
tout va bien
ça va
ça baigne
pas de problème
d'accord
OK
entendu

Meanings

Things are going well

everyday
informal
Says or asks whether life, work, or a situation is going smoothly and acceptably.

Examples

  • Au bureau, ça roule malgré le changement d'équipe.
    Things are going smoothly at the office despite the team change.
  • Salut, ça roule ?
    Hi, how's it going?
  • Depuis qu'on a réparé le serveur, ça roule.
    Since we fixed the server, everything is running smoothly.
  • Entre nous, ça roule beaucoup mieux maintenant.
    Things are going much better between us now.
  • Ne t'inquiète pas pour le projet, ça roule.
    Don't worry about the project, it's going smoothly.

Similar words

ça va
ça marche
tout va bien
ça baigne

Okay, agreed

social
informal
Accepts a suggestion or confirms an arrangement with an easygoing, positive 'okay'.

Examples

  • On se retrouve devant la gare à huit heures ? Ça roule !
    Shall we meet outside the station at eight? Sounds good!
  • Tu peux apporter le dessert ? Ça roule.
    Can you bring dessert? No problem.
  • Je t'envoie le dossier ce soir. Ça roule ?
    I'll send you the file tonight. Okay?
  • Ça roule, je m'occupe des billets.
    All right, I'll take care of the tickets.
  • Avec des amis, ça roule convient, mais la formule est trop familière dans un contrat.
    With friends, sounds good works, but the phrase is too informal in a contract.

Similar words

ça marche
d'accord
entendu
pas de problème
OK

Etymology

Built from ça, meaning 'that' or 'things', and roule, 'rolls'. The image is of something moving forward without obstruction. The figurative expression meaning that affairs are going well is attested from the 19th century.

FAQ

What does ça roule mean?

Ça roule means that things are going well, or it casually means 'okay' when accepting a plan.

Can ça roule be a greeting?

Yes. Ça roule ? is an informal way to ask 'How's it going?'

How do you answer ça roule ??

A natural answer is ça roule, oui, ça va, or tranquille, depending on tone.

Is ça roule formal?

No. Ça roule is informal and suits relaxed conversation better than formal writing or business agreements.

What is the difference between ça roule and ça marche?

Both can mean 'okay' or 'it works'. Ça roule has a playful image of things moving smoothly and is strongly conversational.

How is ça roule pronounced?

Ça roule is pronounced /sa ʁul/.

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