petit
small, little, short
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pəti/
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Cultural Note
'Petit' is a BANGS adjective (Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, Size) that goes before the noun. 'Petit ami' / 'petite amie' means boyfriend/girlfriend. 'Le petit déjeuner' literally 'the little lunch' means breakfast.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai un petit chat.
I have a little cat.
C'est une petite ville tranquille.
It's a quiet little town.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | petite |
| masculine | petit |
| feminine_plural | petites |
| masculine_plural | petits |