French Expression · Intermediate
Une broutille
A trifle / A small thing / A small amount
Pronunciation: ewn broo-TEE-yuh
Meaning
Something insignificant, trivial, or of little value. Often used informally.
Example
Ce n'est qu'une broutille, ne t'inquiète pas pour ça.
It's just a trifle, don't worry about it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Une broutille out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.