How to Say ‘Yes, a little.’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: A short, natural reply. Easy to remember and very useful in medical conversations.
🇫🇷 In France: French doctors are used to brief answers like this and will usually continue with more specific questions.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
An affirmative answer.
Oui, un peu, j'ai aussi de la fièvre.
Yes, a little, I also have a fever.
Un peu
uhn puh
A little / A bit
Used to say something is present only in a small amount.
Je suis un peu fatigué.
I am a little tired.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a / one
Part of the expression un peu, meaning a little.
Oui, un peu, mais pas beaucoup.
Yes, a little, but not much.
peu
[puh]
little / a little
Means a little or a bit.
Oui, un peu de douleur ici.
Yes, a little pain here.
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