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    Petite (en. Small)

    /pə.tit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that is small in size.
    She has a small red dress.
    Elle a une petite robe rouge.
    Used to express kindness or affection in a familiar term.
    Look at that little cat!
    Regarde ce petit chat !
    Can refer to a reduced amount.
    There is only a small piece of cake left.
    Il ne reste qu'une petite part de gâteau.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'petit', from Latin 'paucus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    girlfriend
    A little friend or girlfriend.
    petite amie
    classified ad
    Classified ads, often for commerce.
    petite annonce
    small town
    A town of reduced size.
    petite ville

    Related Words

    small
    Adjective meaning reduced in size, masculine.
    petit
    smallness
    Noun that designates the quality of being small.
    petitesse
    grandson
    The son of one's child.
    petit-fils

    Slang Meanings

    A term of endearment for a woman or girl.
    Hello, my little one!
    Salut, ma petite !
    Describes something trivial or not serious.
    It's a small business.
    C'est une petite affaire.