Usage examples of "Un peu" in French with translation to English

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Parle un peu plus fort. Speak a little louder.
Buvez un peu de thé. Drink some tea.
C'est un peu intimidant. It's a bit intimidating.
Il est un peu mieux qu'un mendiant. He is little better than a beggar.
Il est un peu dur d'oreille, alors veuillez parler plus fort. He's somewhat hard of hearing, so please speak louder.
J'ai acheté quelques œufs et un peu de lait. I bought a few eggs and a little milk.
Il fait un peu froid aujourd'hui. It's rather cold today.
Tu es un peu trop en retard pour être seulement allée faire du shopping. Est-ce que tu es sortie quelque part ? You're pretty late to have just gone shopping. Have you been making out someplace?
Je parle un peu anglais. I can speak a little English.
Voici un peu d'eau. Here's some water.
Il est un peu niais. He's a bit naive.
J'ai un peu plus de 5 dollars. I have little more than 5 dollars.
Elle a pratiqué le piano pendant un an et peut y jouer un peu. She's been practicing piano for a year and can play the piano somewhat.
Je sais qu'il y a encore un peu de temps mais voici quelques suggestions où nous rencontrer. I know its a wee while off but here are a few suggestions for where to meet.
Ça a un peu vécu. It's a little dated.
Bois un peu de thé. Drink some tea.
Il semble un peu fatigué. He looks a bit tired.
Il reste un peu de vin dans la bouteille. There is little wine left in the bottle.
Lorsqu'il vit sa lettre, il se sentit un peu mal à l'aise. When he saw her letter, he felt somewhat uneasy.
Tom est un peu coincé. Tom is a little uptight.
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