petit

[pəˈtiː]

petit Definition

  • 1small or little, especially when compared with others of the same kind
  • 2relating to a size of women's clothing that is smaller than average

Using petit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The restaurant serves petit portions of food.

  • Example

    She wore a petit dress to the party.

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    He has a petit build compared to his brothers.

  • Example

    The petit flowers in the garden are so cute.

petit Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for petit

Phrases with petit

  • a person who is conservative and has materialistic values

    Example

    He was a petit bourgeois who valued money and status above all else.

  • a small, fancy cake or pastry

    Example

    The bakery sells a variety of petit fours for special occasions.

  • theft of property that is worth less than a certain amount, usually $500

    Example

    He was charged with petit larceny for stealing a watch from the store.

Origins of petit

from French 'petit', meaning 'small'

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Summary: petit in Brief

The term 'petit' [pəˈtiː] refers to something small or little, often in comparison to others of the same kind. It can also relate to a size of women's clothing that is smaller than average. Examples include 'The restaurant serves petit portions of food.' and 'She wore a petit dress to the party.' Phrases like 'petit bourgeois' denote a conservative person with materialistic values, while 'petit four' refers to a small, fancy cake or pastry.