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How to Say ‘A bit bigger’ in French

Un peu plus grand

uhn puh ploo GRAHN

[uhn puh ploo GRAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: Un peu plus plus any describing word gives "a bit more ___." For example, un peu plus chaud "a bit hotter."

Phrase Breakdown

Un peu

uhn puh

A little

Say 'uhn PUH'. The 'eu' is a rounded vowel, like 'uh' said with pursed lips.

Example

Je parle un peu français.

I speak a little French.

Words in this phrase

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

peu

[puh]

a little

Shows limited ability or a small amount.

Example

Dans « Je sais tourner un peu. », peu nuance la compétence.

In "I can turn a little.", peu softens the level of skill.

plus grand

ploo GRAHN

bigger

A comparative. Say 'plü GRAHN'. The 's' and 'd' are silent, and 'an' is nasal.

Example

Il est plus grand que moi.

He is taller than me.

Words in this phrase

plus

[ploo]

Means more; in plus de it means more than.

Example

Dans « Si vous avez plus de quinze minutes de retard. », « plus » marque une quantité supérieure.

In "If you are more than fifteen minutes late.", "plus" marks a greater amount.

grand

[GRAHN]

big / large

Adjective for size; here masculine singular.

Example

Un café plus grand, s'il vous plaît.

A bigger coffee, please.

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