'Petite' is a French word, meaning 'little'. It came to english in the context of fashion and clothing as meaning 'extra small in size'. I French however a 'petite' dress is a short dress rather then a dress for a small person.
The Cajun French word for little or petite is "ti," which is short for "petit" in standard French.
The phrase 'petite amie' means girlfriend. In the word-by-word translation, the adjective 'petite' means 'little, small'. The noun 'amie' means 'female friend'.
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The connotative meaning of petite is dainty. The actual meaning is small in stature.
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Petite chambre.
tiny, slight
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The French word for "little" is "petit" for masculine nouns and "petite" for feminine nouns.
Yes, "petite" is a French word that means "small" or "little." It is often used to describe someone who is short in stature.
"Petite" is a French word that means small or little in size. It is often used to describe a person who is short or slight in build. In English, "petite" is also commonly used to refer to clothing sizes designed for shorter women.