How to Say ‘Yes, a little.’ in French
Oui, un peu.
wee uhn puh
[wee uhn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: A very natural beginner reply. The comma creates a small pause: 'Yes, a little.'
🇫🇷 In France: In France, humble answers like this can sound more natural than overconfident ones.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
A positive answer used to agree or confirm.
Oui, j'aime le yoga.
Yes, I like yoga.
Un peu
uhn puh
A little / a bit
Indicates a small amount or limited degree.
Je parle un peu français.
I speak a little French.
Words in this phrase
un
[uhn]
a
Part of the fixed expression un peu, meaning a little.
un peu de repos est utile.
A little rest is useful.
peu
[puh]
little
Used with un to form un peu, meaning a little or a bit.
Je comprends peu au début.
I understand little at first.
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