petite

UK
/pəˈtiːt/
US
/pəˈtiːt/

Translations

petitenoun
petites
pl
UK
/pəˈtiːt/
US
/pəˈtit/
Used chiefly in fashion retail to denote a size category or, less commonly, to refer to a woman of small stature.
petiteadjective
more petite
Comp.
most petite
Super.
UK
/pəˈtiːt/
US
/pəˈtiːt/
She wore a petite dress that fit her perfectly.
Она надела миниатюрное платье, которое идеально ей подошло.
The petite kitten curled up in the corner of the couch.
Маленький котенок свернулся в углу дивана.
Her petite frame made her look delicate and graceful.
Ее изящная фигура делала ее вид хрупким и грациозным.

Definitions

petitenoun
A clothing size designed for women who are shorter than average.
Do you have these trousers in a size 4 petite?
petiteadjective
Having a small and attractively dainty build (typically of a woman).
Despite her petite frame, she could easily lift the heavy suitcase.