PETIT definition: small; petty; minor. See examples of petit used in a sentence.

The meaning of PETIT is petty —used chiefly in legal compounds.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petit, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Pages on food duty are responsible for taking petit fours around after handing the sweet dish.

Jan 1, 2026 · From Middle English petit, from Old French petit, from Late Latin *pitittus, diminutive of Latin *pit-, possibly from Proto-Celtic *pett- (“part, bit, piece”) (see Latin pettia), [1] or of imitative origin.

(Law) (prenominal) chiefly law of little or lesser importance; small: petit jury. [C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin]

Oct 28, 2025 · People started borrowing “petit” from French and using it to refer to someone or something that’s small, cute, or precious in a playful way. It’s like the digital version of calling your …

Armando Gonçalves Teixeira, commonly known as Petit, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Boavista F.C. in the Portuguese third division, as a defensive midfielder. He received the moniker …

Petit (pronounced /pəˈtiː/ or /pəˈtɪt/) is an adjective of French origin meaning “small” or “little.” This term can convey various connotations based on context, including size, importance, and degree.