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    Un (en. A)

    /œ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Indefinite article that designates an unspecified object or person.
    I would like a coffee.
    Je voudrais un café.
    The first unit of a set.
    There is only one book on the table.
    Il y a un seul livre sur la table.
    Can be used to express exclusivity or an example.
    He is a wonderful man.
    C'est un homme formidable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'unus'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    one of these days
    Soon, one day.
    un de ces quatre
    a little
    A small amount.
    un peu
    one by one
    Each one separately.
    un à un

    Related Words

    one (feminine)
    Singular feminine indefinite article.
    une
    one of them
    Used to designate a member of a group.
    l'un
    another
    Another example or another thing.
    un autre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person informally.
    You're a champion!
    T'es un champion !
    Can denote something generally positive.
    It's a good deal!
    C'est un bon plan !