A1 Expression Neutro

C'est petit

It's small

Pratique

Significado

Used to describe something of small size.

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Contexto cultural

In Paris, 'petit' is a lifestyle. Apartments are 'petits', but people maximize the 'art de vivre'. Calling something 'petit' isn't always an insult; it can be cozy ('petit nid douillet'). In Quebec, 'petit' is often used as a term of endearment, like 'mon petit' or 'ma petite' for children or partners, even more frequently than in France. The 'petit déjeuner' (breakfast) literally means the 'small fast-break'. It reflects the light nature of the French morning meal compared to the 'grand' meals of the day.

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The 'Petit' Softener

Add 'petit' to nouns to sound more friendly. 'Un petit café' sounds more inviting than just 'un café'.

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Silent Letters

Remember the 't' in 'petit' is silent, but in 'petite' it is loud and clear!

Significado

Used to describe something of small size.

🎯

The 'Petit' Softener

Add 'petit' to nouns to sound more friendly. 'Un petit café' sounds more inviting than just 'un café'.

⚠️

Silent Letters

Remember the 't' in 'petit' is silent, but in 'petite' it is loud and clear!

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Petty vs Small

If someone says 'C'est petit' after you tell a joke, they might be offended, not talking about the length of the joke!

Teste-se

Choose the correct form for: 'This house is small.'

Cette maison...

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: est petite

'Maison' is feminine, so 'petite' must agree.

Complete the sentence to say 'It's a bit small'.

C'est ___ petit.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: un peu

'Un peu' means 'a bit'.

Match the meaning of 'C'est petit' to the context.

Context: Someone steals a fry from your plate.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Petty behavior

Stealing a single fry is a 'small' or petty act.

What is the most natural response?

A: 'Regarde ma nouvelle voiture !' B: 'Oh, ___ !'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: elle est petite

Since 'voiture' is feminine, 'elle est petite' is the most natural way to describe it.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Petit vs. Grand

Petit
Un chat A cat
Grand
Un éléphant An elephant

Usage of Petit

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Size

  • • Un petit sac
  • • Une petite boîte
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Social

  • • Un petit café
  • • Un petit cadeau
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Critique

  • • C'est petit !
  • • C'est mesquin

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Choose the correct form for: 'This house is small.' Choose A1

Cette maison...

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: est petite

'Maison' is feminine, so 'petite' must agree.

Complete the sentence to say 'It's a bit small'. Fill Blank A1

C'est ___ petit.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: un peu

'Un peu' means 'a bit'.

Match the meaning of 'C'est petit' to the context. situation_matching A2

Context: Someone steals a fry from your plate.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Petty behavior

Stealing a single fry is a 'small' or petty act.

What is the most natural response? dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Regarde ma nouvelle voiture !' B: 'Oh, ___ !'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: elle est petite

Since 'voiture' is feminine, 'elle est petite' is the most natural way to describe it.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

6 perguntas

Yes, but 'Il est petit' can be blunt. 'Il n'est pas très grand' is more common.

'Petit' is small; 'minuscule' is tiny or microscopic.

With 'C'est', it usually stays masculine. With 'Elle est...', it becomes 'petite'.

It can be if you are describing someone's behavior as petty.

Use 'un petit peu'.

No, use 'un court moment' or 'un petit moment' (idiomatic).

Frases relacionadas

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C'est minuscule

similar

It's tiny

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C'est court

contrast

It's short

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C'est mesquin

specialized form

It's petty/stingy

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Un petit peu

builds on

A little bit

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