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How do you say "small" in French?
petit
In French, "small" is petit.
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Pronunciation
Say 'puh-TEE' with two syllables and stress on the second.
Grammar notes
Petit is masculine, petite is feminine. Plurals are petits and petites. It's one of the most basic adjectives in French.
Example sentence
Un petit enfant joue dehors.
A small child plays outside.
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How to remember petit
Petite means small, and small people are often called petite. English borrowed this word directly.
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Questions about petit
How do you say "small" in French?
In French, "small" is petit. It is a noun.
How is petit written in French?
petit is written using the standard French script.
How is petit used in a sentence?
Use petit as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Un petit enfant joue dehors. (A small child plays outside.).
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