How to Say ‘Only a bit?’ in French
Un peu seulement?
uh puh suh-luh-MAHN
[uh puh suh-luh-MAHN]
🇫🇷 In France: A humorous way to feign surprise or ask for more recognition.
Phrase Breakdown
Un peu
uh puh
Words in this phrase
Un
[uh]
A
Used before a singular noun.
Un chien est entré.
A dog came in.
peu
[puh]
little
Small in size or amount.
Je veux juste un peu.
I just want a little.
Seulement?
suh-luh-MAHN
Words in this phrase
seulement
[suh-luh-MAHN]
only
Exclusively or just.
Un peu seulement? Pourquoi pas plus?
Only a little? Why not more?
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