petit

[ pet-ee; French puh-tee ]

adjective

, Law.

1. small; petty; minor.

Petit

¹

/ pəti /

noun

1. PetitRoland19242011MFrenchDANCE: ballet dancerDANCE: choreographer Roland (rɔlɑ̃). 1924–2011, French ballet dancer and choreographer. His innovative ballets include Carmen (1949), Kraanerg (1969), and The Blue Angel (1985); he also choreographed films, such as Anything Goes (1956) and Black Tights (1960)

petit

²

/ ˈpɛtɪ /

adjective

1. prenominal law of little or lesser importance; small

   petit jury

Word History and Origins

Origin of petit¹

1325–75; Middle English < Middle French; petty

Word History and Origins

Origin of petit¹

C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There’s a Petit Trois in Sherman Oaks, and that’s my favorite date spot to go with Austin.

From Los Angeles Times

Saint-Exupéry wrote Le Petit Prince, in the original French, for children while living in exile in New York during World War Two.

From BBC

The 18-year-old Arteta, faced with the impossible task of usurping the likes of Pep Guardiola, French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit, Dutch international Phillip Cocu and Xavi Hernandez in Barcelona’s star-studded midfield, had moved to the French capital on an 18-month loan deal.

From BBC

Sometimes it’s a toss-up between Petit Trois and Wally’s in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Then we’ll catch a bite at Petit Trois in the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times