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Slightly more
There is always slightly more that needs to be done. In the case of this site, a lot more. There’s a lot more I wish I had, a lot more content, a lot more tools, a lot more users. A lot more.
Slightly more, is just another day another lesson. I can do that. A couple hours a week to keep me in French, to keep myself listening to spoken French. I wish it was more, I wish I was doing more, I wish a lot. For now, it is what it is. I accept that. This is better than not, right?
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The snippet in English
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Par exemple, quand un étudiant chinois apprend le français, il ne l’apprend pas exactement de la même façon que quand c’est un étudiant américain. Pour les étudiants américains, il y a des similarités entre l’anglais et le français, et donc c’est un peu plus facile d’apprendre certaines règles, par exemple d’utiliser les articles parce que, en anglais, il y a aussi des articles.
For example, when a Chinese student learns French, they don’t learn it exactly the same way as an American student. For American students, there are similarities between English and French, so it’s a little easier to learn some rules, for example to use articles because in English, there are articles too.
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What does “un peu plus” mean?
The phrase “un peu plus” in French means “a little bit more” or “slightly more.” It’s a common expression used in a variety of contexts, from ordering food at a restaurant to asking for more information.
Origins: The phrase “un peu plus” has its roots in Old French, where the word “peu” meant “little” or “few.” Over time, “peu” evolved to mean “a small amount,” which is the sense in which it’s used in “un peu plus.” The use of “plus” to mean “more” is also common in French, and the combination of “un peu” and “plus” creates a useful and versatile expression.
Examples: Here are some examples of how “un peu plus” can be used in everyday conversation:
- “Je voudrais un peu plus de sucre dans mon café, s’il vous plaît.” (I would like a little bit more sugar in my coffee, please.)
- “Peux-tu m’en dire un peu plus sur ce projet ?” (Can you tell me a little bit more about this project?)
- “J’ai besoin de marcher un peu plus pour atteindre mon objectif de pas.” (I need to walk a little bit more to reach my step goal.)
- “Il faudrait investir un peu plus pour améliorer la qualité de nos produits.” (We should invest slightly more to improve the quality of our products.)
Some interesting notes:
- “Un peu plus” can also be used in a comparative sense, such as “un peu plus grand” (a little bit bigger) or “un peu plus cher” (a little bit more expensive).
- The phrase “un peu plus” is often used in French song lyrics to express a desire for something more or a longing for a past moment. For example, in the famous song “La Vie en Rose,” Édith Piaf sings “Un peu plus chaque jour, la vie en rose” (A little bit more each day, life in pink).
- In French, the phrase “un peu plus” can be shortened to “un poil plus” (literally, “one hair more”) in informal speech.
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