A114 examples
petit→ smallFrench word meaning
"petit" is an 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.
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14 stories
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A1(13)
A2(1)
Appears in 5 categories
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Example Sentences

A1Fairy Tales
Le vilain petit canard
De petits canetons jaunes sortent.
Small yellow ducklings come out.

A1Fairy Tales
Les trois petits cochons
Il y a trois petits cochons.
There are three little pigs.

A1Pets & Animals
Mon nouveau chiot
Le chiot est petit et brun.
The puppy is small and brown.

A1Fairy Tales
Le lion et la souris
'Tu es si petite! Comment peux-tu m'aider?'
'You are so small! How can you help me?'

A1Pets & Animals
Le chat perdu
Mia est petite et orange.
Mia is small and orange.
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