How to Say ‘A bit severe’ in French
Un peu forte
uhn puh fort
[uhn puh fort]
💬 Usage Tip: A natural short answer to describe moderate pain. French often omits repetition when the context is clear.
🇫🇷 In France: In conversation, you don't need full textbook sentences every time—short replies are common and natural.
Phrase Breakdown
Un peu
uhn puh
a little
Means “slightly” or “a bit,” used to soften the statement.
Je suis un peu fatigué.
I am a little tired.
Words in this phrase
Un
[uhn]
a / one
Here part of the fixed expression un peu, meaning a little.
La douleur est un peu forte ce matin.
The pain is a little strong this morning.
peu
[puh]
little
Used in un peu to mean a little or somewhat.
La douleur est un peu forte ce matin.
The pain is a little strong this morning.
forte
[fort]
strong
Feminine form of fort; used for something intense or severe, like pain.
La douleur est un peu forte ce matin.
The pain is a little strong this morning.
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