Ti (en. You)

/ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small piece or a small amount of something.

I just want a little piece of cake.

Je veux juste un ti morceau de gâteau.

A term of affection for a child or a cherished person.

Look at my little guy playing outside.

Regarde mon ti bonhomme jouer dehors.

Of Creole origin and used in colloquial French.

little gift

A small gift.

ti cadeau

little helping hand

A small service or help.

ti coup de main

little happiness

A little happiness.

ti bonheur

little dear

An affectionate way to speak to someone.

ti chèrie

mini

Very small.

mini

skinny

Of little substance.

maigre

dwarf

Of a size smaller than normal.

nain

A term of affection for a close friend.

Hi, my little one, how are you?

Salut, mon ti, comment ça va ?

Used to refer to something of little importance.

It's just a little detail.

C'est juste un ti détail.