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    Petitesse (en. Smallness)

    /pə.ti.tɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of being small or insignificant.
    The smallness of the details in his speech confused the audience.
    La petitesse des détails dans son discours a dérouté l'auditoire.
    An aspect or element of little importance.
    Don't pay attention to the pettiness of this remark.
    Ne prête pas attention à la petitesse de cette remarque.
    The fact of lacking grandeur of spirit.
    His smallness of spirit was evident during the discussion.
    Sa petitesse d'esprit a été évidente lors de la discussion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'parvitas', meaning smallness or pettiness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pettiness of spirit
    Refers to a narrow or limited mindset.
    petitesse de l'esprit
    to see the pettiness
    To take into account insignificant details.
    voir les petitesse

    Related Words

    small
    Which has a reduced size.
    petit
    insignificant
    Which has no importance.
    insignifiant
    tiny
    Extremely small.
    minuscule

    Slang Meanings

    Lack of ambition
    He has a smallness of ambition that holds him back.
    Il a une petitesse d'ambition qui le retient.
    Insignificance in a serious context
    His smallness in this matter is incredible.
    Sa petitesse dans cette affaire est incroyable.