petite
word
Definition
Describes a woman or girl who is small and slim in build. It often refers to clothing sizes made for people with short height and slender bodies.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for women and girls, both for describing physical appearance and clothing sizes ('petite section' in shops). Neutral, slightly positive connotation. Not typically used for men or children.
Spanish: pequeña (de contextura) - menudaPortuguese (BR): pequena (porte físico) - miúdaPortuguese (PT): pequena (porte físico) - miúdaChinese (Simplified): 娇小的Chinese (Traditional): 嬌小的Hindi: नन्ही (शरीर के लिए)Arabic: صغيرة الحجم (للمرأة)Bengali: ছোটখাটো - স্লিম (গড়ন)Russian: миниатюрная - изящнаяJapanese: 小柄（こがら） - 細身（ほそみ）Vietnamese: nhỏ nhắn - mảnh maiKorean: 아담한 - 작고 날씬한Turkish: minyon - ince yapılıUrdu: نازک اندام - چھوٹے قد کیIndonesian: mungil - langsing
Example Sentences
She's so petite that she can wear kids' shoes.
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Don't underestimate her—she may be petite but she's tough.
natural
She is very petite and likes small clothes.
basic
The store has a petite section for short women.
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My friend is petite, but very strong.
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I buy my jeans from the petite range because regular sizes are too long for me.
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