petit→ smallFrench word meaning
"petit" is a A1-level French word meaning "small". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
De petits canetons jaunes sortent.
Small yellow ducklings come out.
The Three Little Pigs
Il y a trois petits cochons.
There are three little pigs.
My New Puppy
Le chiot est petit et brun.
The puppy is small and brown.
The Lion and the Mouse
'Tu es si petite! Comment peux-tu m'aider?'
'You are so small! How can you help me?'
The Lost Cat
Mia est petite et orange.
Mia is small and orange.
Walking the Dog
Bella est une petite chienne blanche.
Bella is a small white dog.
At the Bakery
La boulangerie est petite mais très jolie.
The bakery is small but very nice.
Shopkeeper and Customer
Tom entre dans un petit magasin.
Tom enters a small shop.
Finding the Right Size
Sara porte généralement la taille S.
Sara usually wears size Small.
Ordering in a Foreign Language
Elle entre dans un petit café.
She walks into a small café.
Topping Up Mobile Credit
Elle va dans une petite boutique.
She goes to a small shop.
Trying On Clothes
La robe est trop petite.
The dress is too small.
Feeding the Cat
C'est un petit chat.
He is a small cat.
New Baby
Anna avait acheté beaucoup de petits vêtements pour le bébé.
Anna had bought many tiny clothes for the baby.
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