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petite

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pəˈtiːt/

petite means: Short and thin, usually describing a woman or clothes made for women with this body shape.

adjective

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Short and thin, usually describing a woman or clothes made for women with this body shape.

  • My sister is petite.
  • This dress comes in petite sizes.
  • Her petite frame made the large coat look enormous.

Similar words: small, slight

Common phrases: petite woman, petite frame, petite sizes

Questions about petite

What does petite mean?

Short and thin, usually describing a woman or clothes made for women with this body shape.

What is petite in other languages?

Türkçe: ufak tefek · Español: menudo · Français: menu · Deutsch: zierlich · Italiano: minuto · 日本語: 小柄な

How do you pronounce petite?

It is pronounced /pəˈtiːt/.

How do you use petite in a sentence?

My sister is petite. This dress comes in petite sizes.

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