A1 Expression 중립

Un peu

A little, A bit

Indicates a small quantity or degree.

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문화적 배경

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.

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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!

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Polite Softening

If you need to criticize something, start with 'C'est un peu...'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Indicates a small quantity or degree.

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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.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with 'un peu' or 'un peu de'.

Je voudrais ___ fromage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: un peu de

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'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je suis un peu triste.

'Un peu' is used as an adverb before an adjective without 'de'.

Match the French to the English.

Match the quantities.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Un peu de sel = A little salt, Beaucoup de sel = A lot of salt, Peu de sel = Hardly any salt

Understanding the scale of quantity is key.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tu parles espagnol? B: ____, mais je comprends bien.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Un peu

When used as a standalone answer for a skill, 'Un peu' is correct.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Quantity Scale

Peu
Hardly any Negative
Un peu
A little Neutral
Beaucoup
A lot Positive

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with 'un peu' or 'un peu de'. Fill Blank A1

Je voudrais ___ fromage.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: un peu de

Use 'un peu de' because it is followed by a noun (fromage).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am a bit sad'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je suis un peu triste.

'Un peu' is used as an adverb before an adjective without 'de'.

Match the French to the English. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Un peu de sel = A little salt, Beaucoup de sel = A lot of salt, Peu de sel = Hardly any salt

Understanding the scale of quantity is key.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Tu parles espagnol? B: ____, mais je comprends bien.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Un peu

When used as a standalone answer for a skill, 'Un peu' is correct.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

'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'.

관련 표현

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un petit peu

similar

a tiny bit

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beaucoup

contrast

a lot

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un peu trop

builds on

a bit too much

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