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Translation : All right
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IPA : / sa maʁʃ /
"Ça marche" is an informal way to say in French "OK" or "Alright" or "Agreed" or even "It works" depending on context.
It can mean literally, "It works", for example:
But most of the time, it's used to say "OK" or "Alright" or "Agreed". For example, in informal contexts, you can use:
Note that you can also use "Ça roule" (It rolls) exactly the same way, it's just a bit more informal.
Finally, for formal contexts, it's better to avoid this expression and use things like "D'accord" (Agreed) or "Avec plaisir" (With pleasure) or simply "Oui" (Yes) instead.
Dialogue
Je vais voir mes amis
I'm going to meet my friends
Ça marche, amuse-toi bien
Alright, have fun
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