Example: Mon fils est haut comme trois pommes mais très intelligent.
Definition
"Être haut comme trois pommes" is a French expression used to describe someone, typically a child, who is very short or small in stature, often implying they are young or small but possibly clever or lively despite their size.
Translations
To be very small
Ser muy pequeño
Piepklein zijn
Ser molt petit
Klein wie ein Knirps sein
Etymology
The expression "Être haut comme trois pommes" literally means 'to be as tall as three apples.' It humorously compares a person's height to the small size of three apples stacked, emphasizing their small stature. This playful phrase has been used in French for centuries to highlight someone's smallness in a charming way.
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To be very small