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How to Say ‘A little more than before.’ in French

Un peu plus qu'avant.

uhn puh ploo k ah-vahn

[uhn puh ploo k ah-vahn]

Phrase Breakdown

Un peu plus

uhn puh ploo

A little more

Indicates a small increase in quantity or degree.

Example

Je marche un peu plus chaque jour.

I walk a little more every day.

Words in this phrase

Un

[uhn]

a / one

un is part of the phrase un peu, meaning a little.

Example

Un peu plus de temps m'aiderait.

A little more time would help me.

peu

[puh]

little

peu means little; with un, it forms un peu, a little.

Example

Je mange un peu plus le matin.

I eat a little more in the morning.

plus

[ploo]

more

plus means more.

Example

Je sors plus souvent maintenant.

I go out more often now.

Qu'avant

k ah-vahn

Than before

Used in comparisons to refer to an earlier time.

Example

Je dors mieux qu'avant.

I sleep better than before.

Words in this phrase

qu'

[k]

than

qu' means than here and introduces a comparison.

Example

Je me repose plus qu'avant.

I rest more than before.

avant

[ah-vahn]

before

avant means before in time.

Example

Avant, je ne faisais pas de promenade.

Before, I did not go for walks.

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