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petite in French

petite in French is menue — petite means describing a woman who is small, slim, and neatly built.

petite in French

menue
adj
(especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build.

What does "petite" mean?

  1. adj Describing a woman who is small, slim, and neatly built.
    "The dress came in petite sizes for shorter frames."
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petite in a sentence

  • The dress came in petite sizes for shorter frames.
  • She was petite but had a powerful singing voice.

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What is "petite" in French?
"petite" in French is menue. petite means: Describing a woman who is small, slim, and neatly built.
How do you use "petite" in a sentence?
Example: "The dress came in petite sizes for shorter frames." In French, "petite" is menue.
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