Synonyms for petite

Grammar : Adj

Spell : puh-teet

Phonetic Transcription : pəˈtit

Top 10 synonyms for petite

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Définition of petite

Origin : "little," 1784 (from 1712 in French phrases taken into English), from French petite, fem. of petit "little" (see petit). As a size in women's clothing, attested from 1929.

adj small

Example sentences :

We have not seen the 'Petite Galérie' yet—dear me, how many years it is since I was in it!
Extract from : « Grandmother Dear » by Mrs. Molesworth

He did not know what was being said, but he meant to support his petite amie in whatever she did.
Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1906 » by Various

He stayed, too, to eat of the petite souper Lady Throckmorton had ordered.
Extract from : « Theo » by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett

"I want to speak to you, petite," he said, as he drew her into a corner.
Extract from : « The Son of Monte Christo » by Jules Lermina

In 1794 the ground floor of the Petite Galerie was used as a Bourse.
Extract from : « The Story of Paris » by Thomas Okey

You are here, petite, and have been so amiable for our cherished Gambetta.
Extract from : « Susan » by Amy Walton

For several weeks past, the petite guerre had been waged with dire vengeance.
Extract from : « The War Trail » by Mayne Reid

He is to the pauvre père a son, and to the petite Françoise—ah!
Extract from : « Roger Ingleton, Minor » by Talbot Baines Reed

I like parties too, but it will not be half so nice if you are not there, petite!
Extract from : « Pixie O'Shaughnessy » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

She dared not say that Petite Jeanne would not attain her end.
Extract from : « The Magic Curtain » by Roy J. Snell

Antonyms for petite

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