How to Say ‘A little at first,’ in French
D'abord un peu,
d ah-bor uhn puh
[d ah-bor uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'D'abord' establishes sequence or initial actions.
🇫🇷 In France: Foreshadowing is often used in French storytelling for building tension.
Phrase Breakdown
D'
[d]
at
Used to indicate exclusivity of time order.
Nous allons d'abord manger.
We will eat first.
abord
[ah-bor]
first
Before anything else.
D'abord, écoutez bien.
First, listen carefully.
un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article, masculine singular.
Un homme est venu.
A man came.
peu
[puh]
little
Used to indicate a small amount.
Il y a peu de gens.
There are few people.
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