ce qui lui arrive

what is happening to him/her

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what is happening to him/her Used to refer to an event or situation happening to someone. “Lui” can mean “him” or “her” depending on context.
FR: Je ne comprends pas ce qui lui arrive.
EN: I don't understand what is happening to him/her.

Elle ne va pas capter ce qui lui arrive.

She won't realize what's happening to her.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Elle refuse de croire ce qui lui arrive.

She refuses to believe what’s happening to her.

Gerry, il est super d'habitude, je sais pas ce qui lui arrive.

Gerry is usually great; I don't know what's gotten into him.

— Plus fort que moi (2025)

Ce qui lui arrive ne te concerne pas.

What happens to him is none of your business.

— Princess Bride (1987)

J'ignore ce qui lui arrive ces jours-ci.

I don't know what's happening to him these days.

— La Femme de ménage (2025)