Speaking French, yes, a little (3)
I believe the answer is:
wee
'little' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for wee that I've seen before include "Small like Willie Winkie" , "Jimmy" , "Small, like Willy Winkie" , "(Scots) little" , "Little (Scottish)" .)