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Translation : All right
Literal meaning : It's rolling
Register : Informal - Basic
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IPA : / sa ʁul /
"Ça roule" is an informal way to say in French "OK" or "Alright" or "Agreed" depending on context.
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 marche" (It works) exactly the same way, it's just a bit more formal.
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.
In familiar contexts or as a joke, you can also say "Ça roule ma poule" (It rolls my chicken). But be careful because you are implying that the person you are talking to is a chicken...
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