English–French

“small change” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/su/

Example

Il n'a plus un sou.

He does not have any small change left.

Illustration for sou (small change)

How to say “small change” in French

“Small change” in French is sou.

A single small coin left in a palm, standing for almost no money.

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

Example sentences with sou

Elle met chaque sou de côté pour ses vacances.

She sets every penny aside for her vacation.

Tips for using sou

  • In ne plus un sou, sou means any money at all, so the phrase means having no money left.

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