English–French

“little” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pø/

Example

Il reste peu de pain.

There is little bread left.

Illustration for peu (little)

How to say “little” in French

“Little” in French is peu.

A quantity reduced below what seems sufficient or usual.

Full entry for peu: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with peu

Il parle un peu français.

He speaks a little French.

Tips for using peu

  • Peu often has a negative or insufficient sense, whereas un peu usually presents a small amount more neutrally or positively.

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