Petit
Example: Le petit chat joue dans le jardin avec les enfants.
Definition
"Petit" is a French adjective meaning small in size or young in age. It is often used to describe something or someone that is little, tiny, or not large, as in the phrase "Le petit chat joue dans le jardin avec les enfants," which means the small cat plays in the garden with the children.
Etymology
The word "petit" comes from the Latin word "petitus," meaning sought after or small. Over time, it evolved in Old French as "petit," retaining its meaning related to smallness or youth. Did you know that "petit" is also used in English expressions like "petit four," referring to small pastries?
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"Petit" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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