How to Say ‘A little’ in French
Un peu
uhn puh
[uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: One of the most useful softening phrases in French. Un peu can make your answer sound more nuanced and natural.
🇫🇷 In France: French conversation often likes moderation: un peu, pas trop, un petit peu. It can sound more natural than very strong statements.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a; an; one
Part of the common expression un peu, meaning a little.
Un peu de repos peut l'aider.
A little rest can help her.
peu
[puh]
little; a bit
Used in un peu to mean a little or a bit.
Elle mange un peu ce soir.
She is eating a little this evening.
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