petit
word
Definition
"Petit" is a French word commonly used in English to mean small, little, or delicate, often to describe things that are elegant or refined.
Usage & Nuances
"Petit" is borrowed from French and used in English for effect, often in food ("petit four"), fashion, or descriptions that want to sound elegant or refined. It's much less common than "small" or "little," and is found mostly in formal or creative writing, menus, or brand/product names.
Spanish: pequeño - diminutoPortuguese (BR): pequeno - diminutoPortuguese (PT): pequeno - diminutoChinese (Simplified): 小巧的 - 小的 - 精致的Chinese (Traditional): 小巧的 - 小的 - 精緻的Hindi: छोटा - नन्हाArabic: صغير - ضئيلBengali: ছোট - সূক্ষ্মRussian: маленький - изящныйJapanese: 小さい - 繊細なVietnamese: nhỏ - xinh xắnKorean: 작은 - 섬세한Turkish: küçük - zarifUrdu: چھوٹا - نفیسIndonesian: kecil - mungil
Example Sentences
She ordered a petit cake for the celebration.
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The chef prepared petit sandwiches for the event.
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She wore a petit necklace around her neck.
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Would you like a petit four with your coffee?
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Her style is very petit—delicate and understated.
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They served a petit portion, but it was delicious.
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