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Usages of un peu de
Nous coupons un oignon et un peu d’ail pour la soupe.
We cut an onion and a bit of garlic for the soup.
Ce dont j’ai vraiment besoin après la séance, c’est d’un peu de silence.
What I really need after the session is a bit of silence.
Je vois un peu de sang sur mon doigt.
I see a bit of blood on my finger.
Au dessert, ils mangent des fraises avec un peu de sucre.
For dessert, they eat strawberries with a bit of sugar.
Marie a des symptômes légers : un peu de fièvre et une toux sèche.
Marie has mild symptoms: a bit of fever and a dry cough.
Chaque mois, je mets un peu d’argent sur mon compte d’épargne.
Every month, I put a bit of money into my savings account.
Selon leur médecin, faire un peu de sport chaque jour est très bénéfique pour le cœur.
According to their doctor, doing a bit of exercise every day is very beneficial for the heart.
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