French Phrase
Presque, juste quelques retouches de plus.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Almost there – just a few more tweaks.’ It conveys that a project or piece of work is nearly finished, needing only minor adjustments.
When to use
Use this expression when you want to tell someone that a task is close to completion but still requires a small amount of polishing, such as editing a text, finalising a design, or rehearsing a performance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Presquejustequelquesretouchesdeplus
Presque
Adverb meaning 'almost' or 'nearly'; it modifies the whole clause that follows.
juste
Adverb meaning 'just' or 'only', used here to stress the small amount needed.
quelques
Indefinite adjective meaning 'a few', placed before a plural noun.
retouches
Plural noun from the verb 'retoucher' (to touch up); refers to minor adjustments.
de plus
Phrase meaning 'more' or 'extra', often used after a quantity to indicate an addition.
🗨In Conversation
Presque, juste quelques retouches de plus, et le rapport sera parfait.
Almost there, just a few more tweaks and the report will be perfect.
D'accord, je m'en occupe tout de suite.
Alright, I’ll take care of it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Presquejuste quelques retouches de plus.
Do not merge ‘presque’ and ‘juste’ into a single word; they are two separate adverbs.
quelques retouches des plus.
Avoid adding an extra article before ‘plus’; the correct phrase is ‘de plus’, not ‘des plus’.
↔Alternatives
Presque fini, il ne reste que quelques retouches.
Almost finished, only a few tweaks remain.
On y est presque, il faut juste peaufiner un peu.
We’re almost there, we just need to fine‑tune a bit.
C’est presque terminé, il ne manque que quelques ajustements.
It’s almost done, only a few adjustments are missing.
Cultural Tip
In French professional settings, modesty is valued. Saying ‘Presque, juste quelques retouches de plus’ shows confidence that the work is near completion while still acknowledging that perfection requires a final polish. Avoid over‑promising; French colleagues appreciate realistic updates.