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    Peu (en. Little)

    /pø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In small quantity.
    There is little time left before departure.
    Il reste peu de temps avant le départ.
    In a short time.
    She finished her work shortly after noon.
    Elle a terminé son travail peu après midi.
    To a limited extent.
    I understand little of what you are saying.
    Je comprends peu ce que tu dis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paucu', meaning 'few' or 'a little'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a little
    A small quantity.
    un peu
    little by little
    Gradually, little by little.
    peu à peu
    doesn't matter
    Without consequence, not important.
    peu importe

    Related Words

    many
    In large quantity.
    beaucoup
    too much
    Excessively, in too large a quantity.
    trop
    some
    Referring to a limited but precise quantity.
    certaines

    Slang Meanings

    Not much.
    There is little to do here.
    Il n’y a peu à faire ici.
    Not really.
    He is little interested in the subject.
    Il est peu intéressé par le sujet.