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    Petit (en. Little)

    /pə.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has a reduced size.
    This dog is very small.
    Ce chien est très petit.
    Who has little importance or value.
    It's a small problem.
    C'est un petit problème.
    Who is young.
    My little brother goes to school.
    Mon petit frère va à l'école.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pittinus', diminutive of 'pictus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    little by little
    Progressively, gradually.
    petit à petit
    breakfast
    The morning meal.
    petit déjeuner

    Related Words

    smallness
    Characteristic of what is small.
    petitesse
    grandson
    The son of one's child.
    petit-fils

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionately used to refer to someone young or dear.
    My little one, come here.
    Mon petit, viens ici.
    Term used to refer to a person of short stature in a friendly context.
    Well, little one, how are you?
    Eh bien, petit, comment ça va ?