How to Say ‘Yes, a little.’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: A natural short answer. Excellent when symptoms are present but not constant or severe.
🇫🇷 In France: This kind of modest, measured answer is very typical in French everyday speech.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
Affirmative reply to a question.
Oui, un peu, surtout en respirant.
Yes, a little, especially while breathing.
Un peu
uhn puh
A little / a bit
Used to express a small quantity or degree.
J'ai un peu faim.
I'm a little hungry.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a / one
Part of the expression un peu meaning a little.
Oui, un peu de bruit quand elle dort.
Yes, a little noise when she sleeps.
peu
[puh]
little
Used with un to mean a little.
Oui, un peu, mais pas tout le temps.
Yes, a little, but not all the time.
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