How do you say "A little now." in French?

"A little now." in French is "Un peu maintenant.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Un peu maintenant." mean in English?

"Un peu maintenant." means "A little now." in English.

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How to Say ‘A little now.’ in French

Un peu maintenant.

uhn puh mahn-tuh-nahn

[uhn puh mahn-tuh-nahn]

Phrase Breakdown

[uhn]

a / one

Indefinite article; here it is part of the expression 'un peu' meaning 'a little'.

Example

Dans "Un", on commence l'expression qui adoucit la demande.

In "Un," we begin the expression that softens the request.

peu

[puh]

a little

A common expression for a small amount or degree.

Example

Le mot "peu" aide à dire qu'il faut se calmer juste un peu.

The word "peu" helps say that we need to calm down just a little.

maintenant

[mahn-tuh-nahn]

now

An adverb meaning now or at this moment.

Example

Le mot "maintenant" montre que ce conseil s'applique tout de suite.

The word "maintenant" shows that this advice applies right away.

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