How do you say "I brought you something." in French?

"I brought you something." in French is "Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose." mean in English?

"Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose." means "I brought you something." in English. Usage tip: A sweet way to present a gift politely.

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How to Say ‘I brought you something.’ in French

Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose.

💬 Usage Tip: A sweet way to present a gift politely.

🇫🇷 In France: Gift-giving without exaggeration is appreciated.

Phrase Breakdown

Je vous ai apporté

Un petit quelque chose

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zhuh]

Referring to oneself.

Example

Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose.

I brought you a little something.

vous

[voo]

you

Referring politely to one or more persons.

Example

Je vous remercie.

I thank you.

[ay]

have

Used to form the present perfect tense.

Example

J'ai reçu une lettre.

I have received a letter.

apporté

[ah-pohrt-ay]

brought

To have come with something.

Example

Il a apporté du vin.

He brought wine.

[uhn]

Used before a singular noun introduced for the first time.

Example

Un chien est là.

A dog is there.

petit

[puh-tee]

small

Little in extent, size, or degree.

Example

Un petit biscuit.

A small cookie.

quelque

[kehl-kuh]

some

Refers to an unspecified amount or number.

Example

J'ai vu quelque ami.

I saw some friends.

chose

[shohz]

thing

An item or object.

Example

Raconte-moi toute chose.

Tell me everything.

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