How to Say ‘Just a drop’ in French
Juste un fond
ZHoost uhn fohn
[ZHoost uhn fohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Fond means "bottom", so this asks for just enough to cover the bottom of the glass.
Phrase Breakdown
Juste
[ZHoost]
Just
Indicates only or simply; emphasis on proximity.
Il se tient juste à côté.
He stands just beside.
un
[uhn]
a / one
Indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Un café peut être une bonne occasion de discuter.
A coffee can be a good opportunity to talk.
fond
[fohn]
a drop / small amount
'Un fond' means just a little bit poured at the bottom of a glass.
Mets-moi un fond de jus.
Give me just a drop of juice.
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