How to Say ‘A short break’ in French
Une courte pause
oon koort pohz
[oon koort pohz]
💬 Usage Tip: The describing word comes before the noun in [une courte pause], even though many French adjectives come after. Some common short, everyday ones often go before: [un petit café], [une longue journée], [une courte pause].
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[oon]
a
Indefinite article, used before feminine singular nouns.
Je voudrais une courte pause après ce travail.
I would like a short break after this work.
courte
[koort]
short
Having little length or duration.
Veuillez prendre une pause courte pendant une heure.
Please take a short break for an hour.
pause
[pohz]
break
A temporary halt or rest.
Une pause courte peut être bénéfique.
A short break can be beneficial.
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