English–French
“small” in French
How to say “small” in French
“Small” in French is petit.
A reduced measure that takes up little space or carries little weight, whether physical, quantitative, or figurative.
Example sentences with petit
C'est un petit cadeau.
It's a small gift.
Tips for using petit
- Before a noun, petit often comes first, as in une petite maison, and its final consonant is normally silent.
Other French words for “small”
Ce sac est mini mais pratique.
This bag is small but practical.