How to Say ‘A little something’ in French
Un petit quelque chose
uhn puh-tee kehl-kuh shohz
[uhn puh-tee kehl-kuh shohz]
💬 Usage Tip: A modest way to present a gift.
🇫🇷 In France: French can be humble; it's not about the size but the gesture.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
A
Used before a singular noun.
Un chat est sur la table.
A cat is on the table.
petit
[puh-tee]
small
Little in size, number, or amount.
Un petit cadeau pour toi.
A small gift for you.
quelque chose
kehl-kuh shohz
something
Refers to an unspecified object or matter.
Il y a quelque chose là-bas.
There is something over there.
Words in this phrase
quelque
[kehl-kuh]
some
An unspecified amount.
J'ai quelque biscuits.
I have some cookies.
chose
[shohz]
thing
An object or item.
J'ai quelque chose à te dire.
I have something to tell you.
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