diff --git a/crates/uv/src/commands/python/install.rs b/crates/uv/src/commands/python/install.rs
index ba028f3f7..5dd1d09e1 100644
--- a/crates/uv/src/commands/python/install.rs
+++ b/crates/uv/src/commands/python/install.rs
@@ -117,9 +117,10 @@ pub(crate) async fn install(
         .unique_by(|download| download.key())
         .collect::<Vec<_>>();
 
+    let s = if downloads.len() == 1 { "" } else { "s" };
     writeln!(
         printer.stderr(),
-        "Found {} versions requiring installation",
+        "Found {} version{s} requiring installation",
         downloads.len()
     )?;