How to Say ‘Yes, a little.’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: Natural short answer. Very common in French to agree, but not too strongly.
🇫🇷 In France: This kind of modest phrasing is appreciated in casual conversation in France—it feels easy and friendly.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
Positive answer meaning yes.
Oui, un peu, mais pas tous les jours.
Yes, a little, but not every day.
Un peu
uhn puh
A little / A bit
Indicates a small amount or limited frequency.
Je parle un peu français.
I speak a little French.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a / one
Part of the fixed expression un peu, meaning a little.
Oui, un peu, surtout le week-end.
Yes, a little, especially on the weekend.
peu
[puh]
little
In un peu, it means a little amount or degree.
Oui, un peu, pour faire du sport.
Yes, a little, to exercise.
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