Uns (en. Ones)

/œ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
One of the French words to designate an indefinite quantity.
There are some issues to resolve.
Il y a uns soucis à régler.
It can also refer to an unspecified individual or object.
I am going to buy a wooden book.
Je vais acheter uns livre en bois.

Etymology

Comes from Latin 'unus', meaning 'one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one of these days
One day soon.
un de ces quatre
a helping hand
Help or assistance.
un coup de main
a step forward
A progress or an improvement.
un pas en avant

Related Words

one
Singular determiner meaning one.
un
one (feminine)
The feminine form of one, designating an indefinite quantity.
une
some
Plural determiner that designates an indefinite quantity.
des

Slang Meanings

A man
Look at that one over there.
Regarde ce uns là-bas.
An unspecified person
I saw one in the street.
J'ai vu uns dans la rue.