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Express emphasis (positive/affectionate or negative depending on the context)
On se fait un petit resto ce soir ?
Shall we go to a nice little restaurant tonight?
small
little
short (height)
child
kid
young (of an animal)
Il faut aller chercher les petits à l'école.
We have to go pick up the kids from school.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Petit is an adjective meaning "small," "little," or "short." It describes size, age, or quantity.
USAGE
It usually precedes the noun it modifies and agrees in gender and number (e.g., *un petit chien* (a small dog), *une petite maison* (a small house), *de petits problèmes* (small problems)).
TRAPS
Be aware of its noun form: *un petit* (a little one, a child, an animal baby). Also, petit can mean "young" when referring to people (e.g., *mon petit frère* - my younger brother).