How to Say ‘A little’ in French
Un peu
uhn puh
[uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: Very useful softener. It makes your answer less absolute: un peu forte, un peu de nausée.
🇫🇷 In France: French often uses softeners like un peu to sound measured and precise.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a / one
Masculine singular article in the phrase un peu, which means a little.
Un peu de repos m'aide.
A little rest helps me.
peu
[puh]
little / bit
In un peu, it means a little or a bit, often used to soften an answer.
J'ai un peu mal au ventre.
I have a little stomach pain.
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