How do you say "Not too much" in French?

"Not too much" in French is "Pas trop". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Not too much’ in French

Q: What does "Pas trop" mean in English?

"Pas trop" means "Not too much" in English. Usage tip: [Pas trop] often softens an answer and can mean [not too much] or just [not really], depending on context. You can use it with many questions: [Tu sors souvent ? Pas trop.]

Pas trop

pah troh

[pah troh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Pas trop] often softens an answer and can mean [not too much] or just [not really], depending on context. You can use it with many questions: [Tu sors souvent ? Pas trop.]

Phrase Breakdown

Pas

[pah]

not

Used with another word to make negation or a limiting expression.

Example

Je ne vais pas trop vite en roller.

I don't go too fast on skates.

trop

[troh]

too much / too

Here it means too much or very much; in pas trop, it means not too much.

Example

Je ne roule pas trop loin aujourd'hui.

I'm not skating too far today.

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