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I never make a distinction between private life and politics - that's a petit bourgeois thing. How can you make a stand against Nazi Germany, or in Rwanda, when you live life by making that distinction?
Marcel Ophuls

Meaning of "petit" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PETIT

From Old French: little, of obscure origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PETIT

petit  [ˈpɛtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Petit is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PETIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Petit

Petit is the French adjective for "small", or "little", in the masculine form. In the feminine form, it is petite. It may also refer to any of the following: ▪ Petit's triangle, . See Petit's hernia ▪ Petite sizes in women's clothing ▪ Petite bourgeoisie in sociology ▪ Petit Gâteau ▪ Petit Jean State Park ▪ Petit juror ▪ Petit, a character in the Disney princess palace pets toy line and app ▪ Petit, a 1995 EP by Japanese singer-songwriter Ua ▪ Petit, a small, bowl-shaped lunar crater on Mare Spumans...

Definition of petit in the English dictionary

The definition of petit in the dictionary is of little or lesser importance; small.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETIT


amaretti
æməˈrɛtɪ
Andretti
ænˈdrɛtɪ
betty
ˈbɛtɪ
cappelletti
ˌkæpəˈlɛtɪ
cavaletti
ˌkævəˈlɛtɪ
confetti
kənˈfɛtɪ
Donizetti
ˌdɒnɪˈzɛtɪ
Getty
ˈɡɛtɪ
jetty
ˈdʒɛtɪ
machete
məˈʃɛtɪ
nettie
ˈnɛtɪ
netty
ˈnɛtɪ
orecchiette
ˌɒrəkɪˈɛtɪ
petty
ˈpɛtɪ
Rossetti
rɒˈzɛtɪ
SETI
ˈsɛtɪ
spaghetti
spəˈɡɛtɪ
sweaty
ˈswɛtɪ
Veneti
vɛˈnɛtɪ
yeti
ˈjɛtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETIT

petit bourgeois
petit four
petit juror
petit jury
petit larcenist
petit larceny
petit mal
petit point
petite
petite bourgeoisie
petiteness
petitio
petitio principii
petition
petitionary
petitioner
petitionings
petitionist
petitory

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETIT

bearded tit
bluetit
bushtit
coal tit
coletit
crested tit
doitit
great tit
long-tailed tit
marsh tit
tit
tomtit
willow tit

Synonyms and antonyms of petit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «petit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETIT

Find out the translation of petit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

佩蒂特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

petit
570 millions of speakers

English

petit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेटिट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пети
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

petit
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৃদু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

petit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쁘띠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

petit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெட்டிட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्षुल्लक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

petit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

petit
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

petit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Петі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

petit
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

petit
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

petit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

petit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

petit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETIT»

The term «petit» is very widely used and occupies the 3.920 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETIT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «petit» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «petit» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petit

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2 QUOTES WITH «PETIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word petit.
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Erland Josephson
I am of the international upper class, the Swedish petit bourgeoisie of Jewish extraction with poor language skills, a conveyor of a few expressions and faces, with some intonation that combines ancient human experience with timely coquetry.
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Marcel Ophuls
I never make a distinction between private life and politics - that's a petit bourgeois thing. How can you make a stand against Nazi Germany, or in Rwanda, when you live life by making that distinction?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETIT»

Discover the use of petit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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To Reach the Clouds: My High Wire Walk Between the Twin Towers
In this visually and verbally stunning book, Petit tells for the first time the dramatic story of this history-making walk, from conception and clandestine planning to the performance and its aftermath.
Philippe Petit, 2002
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Paroxysm: Interviews with Philippe Petit
Jean Baudrillard is one of the most controversial and stimulating figures in contemporary philosophy and cultural criticism.
Jean Baudrillard, 1998
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"Recevez Ce Mien Petit Labeur": Studies in Renaissance Music ...
This book deals with music from the later sixteenth century, the period on which Ignace Bossuyt, a professor at the Musicology Department of the University of Leuven who retured in 2007 and an internationally recognized leader in the field ...
Mark Delaere, Pieter Bergé, 2008
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Spirituality of the Premonstratensians: The Twelfth and ...
Petits attention to the texts, community life, and devotional practice of this Order of Prmontr demonstrates both the grandeur of Philip of Harvengt and Adam Scot as spiritual authors and the distinctiveness they share with others in the ...
Francois Petit, François Petit (O. Praem.), Carol Neel, 2011
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The Art of Divine Love Or Berthe Petit
Book on the Messages from the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Devotion to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary; plus a short biography of His messenger, Berthe Petit.
I. Duffer, Rev I. Duffer M. S. C., 2003
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On the High Wire
Discusses the techniques of tightrope walking and portrays how it feels to be a tightrope walker
Philippe Petit, 1985
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The Petit Appetit Cookbook: Easy, Organic Recipes to Nurture ...
In The Petit Appetil Cookbook, professional cook and mother Lisa Barnes offers a healthy alternative to buying commercially processed, preservative-filled foods to help you create delicious menus, nurture adventurous palates, and begin a ...
Lisa Barnes, 2005
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Google and the Culture of Search
"Google and the Culture of Search examines the role of search technologies in shaping the contemporary digital and informational landscape.
Ken Hillis, Michael Petit, Kylie Jarrett, 2013
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Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Easy, Organic ...
This all-new collection of recipes from Petit Appetit is just what they need.
Lisa Barnes, 2009
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The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases and Disorders
This series is a collection of clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns.
William Petit, Christine A. Adamec, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petit is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yankees call up Nick Goody, option Branden Pinder, designate …
The corresponding move was to option Branden Pinder back down to the minor leagues and designate Gregorio Petit for assignment. «Pinstripe Alley, Jul 15»
2
Le Petit Poutine's truck breaks down
Le Petit Poutine's food truck broke down on Tuesday and the owners tell us it needs a new engine. Until that can happen, they will be setting up ... «News 10NBC, Jul 15»
3
Nesta Petit-Ton gears up for track and field junior national meet
For the past two months, after completing her junior year at Garden Spot, Petit Ton took to the track, hurdling and accelerating and sweating ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
4
Craig Landry pleads guilty for role in Petit de Grat manslaughter
PORT HAWKESBURY — Craig Landry pleaded guilty Friday to being an accessory after the fact in the killing of Philip Boudreau. Boudreau ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
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Nancy and Joe Petit
Nancy (Schad) and Joe Petit were united in marriage on July 31, 1965 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Plainview, MN. During their 50 ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Michael Shank Racing team prepares for Petit Le Mans at Road …
With only three races between now and the Petit Le Mans, teams are starting to gear up for the season finale as a series championship may ... «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
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Le Petit Zinc: French oasis on the edge of Corktown
When Le Petit Zinc hung out its classic blue, white and red emblem of a French rooster six years ago, it was the very definition of an urban ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
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Welwyn Petit Tour hopes to wow the crowds with an exciting day of …
The Welwyn Petit Tour will be held this Sunday on a circuit set around Howardsgate and a small part of Parkway. Anyone can get involved, with ... «Times 24, Jul 15»
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From the DA's Office: Counts sentenced to probation for petit larceny
Derrick Counts, of Attica, was sentenced to three years probation and $3,200 in restitution for petit larceny. Counts is ordered to pay the ... «Wyoming County Free Press, Jul 15»
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Petit Manan Island seabird tour to benefit restoration efforts in the …
BAR HARBOR — Members of The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) and Friends of Maine's Seabird Islands (FOMSI) host an ... «PenBayPilot.com, Jul 15»

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