How to Say ‘Yes, a little’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Un peu" = "a little / a bit." Very handy for symptoms: "J'ai un peu mal" (It hurts a bit), "Oui, un peu" (Yes, a little). Short and natural.
🇫🇷 In France: French patients often answer briefly and precisely during appointments. "Oui, un peu" sounds normal and efficient, not rude.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
Basic affirmative reply, often used to answer a doctor's question.
Oui, un peu.
Yes, a little.
Un peu.
uhn puh
A little
Used to indicate a small amount or slight intensity.
Oui, un peu.
Yes, a little.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a; an; one
Here it is part of the expression 'un peu,' meaning 'a little.'
Oui, un peu.
Yes, a little.
peu
[puh]
little; bit
Used in 'un peu' to mean 'a little' or 'a bit.'
Oui, un peu.
Yes, a little.
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