un brin

a bit

→ un
phrase Rare #33,958
a bit Can also mean a small piece or sprig when used with a noun, as in 'un brin de menthe'.
FR: Je parle un brin espagnol.
EN: I speak a bit of Spanish.

As-tu un brin d'herbe à ton nom?

Do you have a blade of grass named after you?

— Le vent se lève (2006)

Il a encore un brin de souffle.

He still has a bit of breath left.

Nous attendons un petit copain, on cause un brin et on te relâche.

We're waiting for a boyfriend, we'll chat for a bit and then we'll let you go.

— Le Frère (1997)

Ou chercher un brin d'amour.

Where can I find a little love?

— Une femme fantastique (2017)

Si tu avais un brin d'amour-propre, tu rendrais ce livre.

If you had even an ounce of self-respect, you’d return this book.

— Harry Potter et le Prince de sang-mêlé (2009)

On se repose un brin et on fume une cigarette.

We're resting for a bit and smoking a cigarette.

— Quand passent les cigognes (1957)

Non, pas un brin.

No, not at all.

— Le vent se lève (2006)

Je parle un brin de français.

I speak a little French.