How do you say "I have a little nausea." in French?

"I have a little nausea." in French is "J'ai un peu de nausée.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "J'ai un peu de nausée." mean in English?

"J'ai un peu de nausée." means "I have a little nausea." in English. Usage tip: A useful full answer. Pattern: J'ai un peu de + symptom/noun.

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How to Say ‘I have a little nausea.’ in French

J'ai un peu de nausée.

zh ay uhn puh duh noh-zay

[zh ay uhn puh duh noh-zay]

💬 Usage Tip: A useful full answer. Pattern: J'ai un peu de + symptom/noun.

🇫🇷 In France: Clear, moderate wording like this is very common and helpful in appointments.

Phrase Breakdown

J'ai un peu

zh ay uhn puh

I have a little

Shows that the symptom is mild or not very strong.

Example

J'ai un peu faim.

I am a little hungry.

Words in this phrase

[zh]

Short form of je before a vowel.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

[ay]

have

Form of avoir used with je.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

[uhn]

a / one

Part of un peu, meaning a little.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

peu

[puh]

little

Used in un peu to soften the description of a symptom.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

De nausée

duh noh-zay

nausea

Refers to the feeling of wanting to vomit or feeling sick.

Example

J'ai de la nausée.

I feel nauseous.

Words in this phrase

[duh]

of / some

Used before an uncountable noun like nausée.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

nausée

[noh-zay]

nausea

A stomach-sick feeling; a common symptom to report.

Example

J'ai un peu de nausée aujourd’hui.

I have a little nausea today.

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