What does petit mean?
Petit means (now uncommon, of size) Petite: small, little..
Petit
/ˈpɛti/ · adjective
Meaning
(now uncommon, of size) Petite: small, little..
Definitions by Sense
- (now uncommon, of size) Petite: small, little.
- Petty, in its various senses:
- (obsolete, usually in the plural) A little schoolboy.
- (obsolete, rare) A kind of pigeon.
- (printing, dated, French and German contexts) Synonym of brevier.
Example Sentences
And by what small, petit Hints does the Mind catch hold of, and recover a vanishing Notion?
Synonyms for petit
Antonyms for petit
Related Words
Word Forms
- more petit
- most petit
- petits
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for petit?
Common synonyms include brevier.
What is the opposite of petit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use petit in a sentence?
And by what small, petit Hints does the Mind catch hold of, and recover a vanishing Notion?
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