How to Say ‘A little’ in French
Un peu de
œ̃ pø də
[œ̃ pø də]
💬 Usage Tip: Use this when you want to show modesty or politeness in asking for less, common in cafés for sugar or milk.
🇫🇷 In France: In a French café, specifying 'un peu de' sugar could mean they give you one packet rather than leaving the entire container!
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[œ̃]
A little
Indicates a small quantity or degree.
Voulez-vous un peu de lait ?
Would you like a little milk?
peu
[pø]
Little
Used to denote a small amount or degree of something.
Il y a peu de monde ici.
There are few people here.
de
[də]
Of
Denotes substance or material or denotes a part of something.
Je prendrai un peu de café.
I will take a little coffee.
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