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    Petites (en. Small)

    /pə.tit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has a size smaller than average.
    The small flowers in the garden are very cute.
    Les petites fleurs dans le jardin sont très mignonnes.
    Which is weak or of little importance in quantity.
    He made a few small mistakes in his work.
    Il a fait quelques petites erreurs dans son travail.
    Refers to things that have a limited scope.
    She has small ambitions, but they suit her.
    Elle a des petites ambitions, mais qui lui conviennent.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'petit', coming from the Latin 'pictus', meaning 'small, humble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    small thoughts
    Simple and sometimes insignificant ideas or reflections.
    petites pensées
    small acts of kindness
    Gentle and thoughtful gestures towards someone.
    petites attentions
    small mistakes
    Errors or clumsiness of little importance.
    petites bêtises

    Related Words

    petit
    Which has a reduced size.
    petit
    reduced
    To decrease in size or importance.
    réduit
    minimal
    Extremely small or insignificant.
    minime

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to people or things deemed cute.
    Look at those little ones, they are adorable!
    Regarde ces petites, elles sont adorables !
    Refers to trivial situations.
    It's not worth worrying about those little things.
    Ça ne vaut pas la peine de s'inquiéter pour ces petites.