(modifier – small degree)
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Définitions
Used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate a small degree or amount. We arrived a little late.
(quantifier – with uncountable nouns – positive meaning)
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She speaks a little French.
Она немного говорит по-французски.
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Used before uncountable nouns to indicate a small but positive amount (meaning "some", not "not enough"). We need a little more time.
Synonymes
a touch of
a small amount of
a bit of
(quantifier – without nouns – uncountable – positive meaning)
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"Would you like some cake?" — "Yes, just a little."
«Хочешь торта?» — «Да, только немного.»
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Définitions
Used alone to refer to a small but positive amount of something already mentioned or understood. I've only got a little.