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.
Je suis un peu fatigué.
I'm a bit tired.
Words in this phrase
Un
[uhn]
a
Masculine singular indefinite article; in 'un peu' it helps express 'a little.'
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.'
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.
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.'
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.
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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