How to use A few, Few, A little, Little in English and example sentences A few A few represents a positive quantity. It is used with plural nouns. It means some, a small amount. A few + Plural Countable Nouns Examples; He has a few good friends so he is happy. There are a few books on the shelf. We stayed a few days in Paris and visited the Eiffel Tower. Few Few represents a negative quantity or shortage. It is used with plural countable nouns. It means not many, not enough. Few + Plural Countable Nouns Examples; I have got fewfriends in the city so I am lonely. They have got fewcake