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petite

Pronunciation: [pəˈtiːt]

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Learn how to use petite in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical appearance”

(adjective) when someone is small or slender in a delicate way. If a girl or woman is petite, she is not very tall and has a small frame.

Example

My sister is petite, so she can wear children's clothes.

Example

The basketball player is not petite; he is really tall and strong.

Example

Is she petite enough to fit into that dress?

Context: “clothing”

(adjective) describes clothes that are designed for small women. These clothes are made to fit someone who is petite, meaning they are shorter and have smaller proportions.

Example

I found a beautiful petite dress that fits me perfectly.

Example

The regular size dress was too big for her; she needs petite clothing.

Example

Do you have this jacket in a petite size?

How to pronounce petite

Pronunciation: [pəˈtiːt]

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