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A little in French

A little in French is un peu

Example Sentences

  • Je me sens un peu maladroit.
    I feel a little awkward. Source
  • Un peu plus fort.
    A little louder. Source
  • Raccourcis un peu cette phrase.
    Make this sentence a little shorter. Source
  • La dernière partie de la pièce dramatique était un peu ennuyeuse.
    The latter half of the drama was a little dull. Source
  • Ma sœur est mince, mais je suis un peu grosse.
    My sister is thin, but I'm a little overweight. Source

More Examples of A little in French

  • Je peux prendre un morceau de pain en attendant ?
    Can I have a little bread while waiting? Source
  • Je me suis heurté à quelques ennuis.
    I ran into a little trouble. Source
  • Attends, attends juste un petit moment.
    Wait, wait just a little while. Source
  • Je suis quelque peu déçu.
    I'm a little disappointed. Source

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