How to Say ‘Yes, a few.’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: Short, simple, natural. Also useful for skills: Tu parles français ? Un peu !
🇫🇷 In France: This is a classic survival phrase for language learners in France—modest but effective.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
A basic word used to answer positively.
Oui, je viens demain.
Yes, I am coming tomorrow.
un
[uhn]
a
Part of the fixed expression "un peu" meaning "a little."
Je prends un peu de pain.
I am taking a little bread.
peu
[puh]
little
Used in "un peu" to mean "a little" or "a bit."
Elle parle un peu français.
She speaks a little French.
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