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How to Say ‘A bit of both.’ in French

Un peu les deux.

uhn puh lay duh

[uhn puh lay duh]

Phrase Breakdown

Un peu

uhn puh

A little / a bit

Expresses a small amount or partial agreement.

Example

Je suis un peu fatigué.

I'm a bit tired.

Words in this phrase

[uhn]

Masculine singular indefinite article; in 'un peu' it helps express 'a little.'

Example

Un peu les deux. décrit bien ma réponse au recruteur.

A little of both describes my answer to the recruiter well.

peu

[puh]

little

Means a small amount; in this expression it helps say 'a little of both.'

Example

Un peu les deux. convient quand deux choix t'intéressent.

A little of both works when two choices interest you.

Les deux

lay duh

Both

Refers to two things together.

Example

Je veux les deux.

I want both.

Words in this phrase

les

[lay]

the

Plural definite article; here it is part of the fixed expression 'les deux' meaning 'both.'

Example

Un peu les deux. peut être une réponse honnête.

A little of both can be an honest answer.

deux

[duh]

two / both

Means 'two,' and in this context 'both' of the options mentioned.

Example

Je préfère un peu les deux. quand on me demande mes priorités.

I prefer saying a little of both when I am asked about my priorities.

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