How to Say ‘Little’ in French
Peu
puh
[puh]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful in ordering: un peu de lait (a little milk).
🇫🇷 In France: French minimalism often comes through even in food ordering.
Phrase Breakdown
Peu
[puh]
Little
A small amount or quantity.
Il y a peu de lait dans le café.
There is little milk in the coffee.
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