English–French
“some” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dy/
Example
Il y a du pain sur la table.
There is some bread on the table.
How to say “some” in French
“Some” in French is du.
Some portion taken from a larger supply without counting individual units.
Example sentences with du
Je voudrais du café, s'il te plaît.
I would like some coffee, please.
Tips for using du
- After quantity expressions such as beaucoup or assez, French normally uses de rather than du, as in beaucoup de pain.
Other French words for “some”
Il a donné quelque argent au sans-abri.
He gave some money to the homeless man.
J'en ai lu quelques-uns.
I've read some of them.