المعنى
Indicates a small quantity or degree.
خلفية ثقافية
The French use 'un peu' to be humble. Even a fluent speaker might say they speak 'un peu' of a language to avoid appearing arrogant. In Quebec, you might hear 'un petit brin' or 'une miette' as informal alternatives to 'un peu'. The term 'chouïa' is widely used in French-speaking North Africa and has been fully integrated into mainland French slang.
The 'De' Rule
Never say 'un peu du' or 'un peu des'. It is always 'un peu de'. This is a very common exam trap!
Polite Softening
If you need to criticize something, start with 'C'est un peu...'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
المعنى
Indicates a small quantity or degree.
The 'De' Rule
Never say 'un peu du' or 'un peu des'. It is always 'un peu de'. This is a very common exam trap!
Polite Softening
If you need to criticize something, start with 'C'est un peu...'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with 'un peu' or 'un peu de'.
Je voudrais ___ fromage.
Use 'un peu de' because it is followed by a noun (fromage).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am a bit sad'?
'Un peu' is used as an adverb before an adjective without 'de'.
Match the French to the English.
Match the quantities.
Understanding the scale of quantity is key.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu parles espagnol? B: ____, mais je comprends bien.
When used as a standalone answer for a skill, 'Un peu' is correct.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Quantity Scale
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJe voudrais ___ fromage.
Use 'un peu de' because it is followed by a noun (fromage).
How do you say 'I am a bit sad'?
'Un peu' is used as an adverb before an adjective without 'de'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Understanding the scale of quantity is key.
A: Tu parles espagnol? B: ____, mais je comprends bien.
When used as a standalone answer for a skill, 'Un peu' is correct.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلة'Un peu' means 'a little bit' (positive/neutral). 'Peu' means 'hardly any' (negative/insufficient).
Technically yes (un peu de gens), but it's better to use 'quelques' for countable items.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Use 'un petit peu' or the slang 'un chouïa'.
عبارات ذات صلة
un petit peu
similara tiny bit
beaucoup
contrasta lot
un peu trop
builds ona bit too much
