How to Say ‘I speak a little French’ in French
Je parle un peu français
zhuh parl uhn puh frahn-say
[zhuh parl uhn puh frahn-say]
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Subject pronoun meaning I.
Quand on parle vite, je précise « Je parle un peu français ».
When people speak quickly, I explain “I speak a little French.”
parle
[parl]
speak
Verb meaning speak; here in the first person singular.
Quand on parle vite, je précise « Je parle un peu français ».
When people speak quickly, I explain “I speak a little French.”
un
[uhn]
a / one
An indefinite article or number one, depending on context.
Quand on parle vite, je précise « Je parle un peu français ».
When people speak quickly, I explain “I speak a little French.”
peu
[puh]
little / a bit
Used to express a small amount.
Quand on parle vite, je précise « Je parle un peu français ».
When people speak quickly, I explain “I speak a little French.”
français
[frahn-say]
French
Refers to the French language; can also mean French in nationality or style.
Quand on parle vite, je précise « Je parle un peu français ».
When people speak quickly, I explain “I speak a little French.”
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