petite
gb/pɪtˈit/ us/pɪtˈit/
B1
Anglų
~ 9200
apró termetű, filigrán, kistermetű, alacsony nőknek készült, alacsony termetre szabott, petite, kis, kisebb adag, mini, apró termetű nő, filigrán nő, kistermetű nő
B1
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is petite; petite [woman/girl/figure/frame]
She's quite petite, so she always has trouble reaching the top shelves.
Elég apró termetű, ezért mindig nehezen éri el a felső polcokat.
The actress looked elegant and confident despite her petite frame.
A színésznő apró termete ellenére elegánsnak és magabiztosnak tűnt.
As a petite woman, she prefers heels to add a little height.
He described his sister as a quiet, petite young woman with a kind smile.
The designer said his clothes are made to flatter petite figures.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My sister is very petite but strong.
A nővérem nagyon apró termetű, de erős.
The new teacher is a petite woman with dark hair.
Az új tanárnő egy sötét hajú, apró termetű nő.
She is too petite to carry such a heavy bag.
Her mother is tall, but she is petite.
The singer is petite and looks younger than her age.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use "petite" for men, children, or objects. In modern English, "petite" is mainly used for adult women or girls, and sounds strange for men or things like houses or cars. Use "small" or "little" instead in those cases.
Reikšmė
small and slender (of a woman)
Kolokacijos
petite woman
|petite girl
|petite frame
|petite figure
|slim and petite
|tiny and petite
Sinonimai
small (More general and neutral; does not suggest a specifically slender or usually feminine body shape.)
|
slim (Focuses on being thin rather than short; can describe people of any height.)
Antonimai
tall (Opposite in terms of height, without saying anything about body width.)
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big (Suggests the opposite of small overall size, and can imply a larger build.)
Temos
appearance
|daily life
|fashion
|body
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Describes a woman or girl who is short and has a small, thin body.
Describes an adult woman or girl who is short and has a small, slender build, often in an attractive way.
B1
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
petite [size/item]; [someone] wears petite [size]
She usually buys jeans from the petite section because regular lengths are too long.
Általában az alacsony nőknek készült részlegen vesz farmert, mert a normál méretek szára túl hosszú neki.
Do you have this coat in a petite size 4?
Van ebből a kabátból 4-es méret alacsony termetre szabott fazonban?
The brand has expanded its petite range to include workwear and evening dresses.
These petite trousers fit her height perfectly, without any need for alterations.
He ordered his wife a petite dress after checking the store’s size chart.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I need a petite size because I am short.
Alacsony termetre szabott méretre van szükségem, mert alacsony vagyok.
This store has a special petite section.
Ebben az üzletben külön részleg van alacsony nőknek.
These petite jeans are the right length for me.
She wears a petite small in that brand.
The petite dress fits her better than the regular one.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think "petite" always means any small clothing size. In many stores, "petite" is about height and body proportions (shorter arms, legs, and torso), not about being very thin. A woman can be petite and still wear a larger numeric size.
Reikšmė
clothing size for short women
Kolokacijos
petite sizes
|petite section
|petite dress
|petite jeans
|petite range
|petite fit
Sinonimai
short (Can describe lengths (e.g., short jeans), but is not a standard label for a women’s clothing size category.)
Antonimai
tall (In clothing, often used for sizes cut for people who are taller than average.)
|
regular (In sizing, refers to standard proportions, not specially adjusted for shorter women.)
Temos
fashion
|shopping
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
Describes clothes made for short adult women, with shorter arms, legs, and body length.
Describes clothing that is specially cut and sized for adult women who are shorter than average, with adjusted proportions such as shorter sleeves, inseams, and torso length.
B2
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
petite [portion/serving/item]
I’ll just have the petite salad with my soup.
A leves mellé csak a kis salátát kérem.
They offer a petite dessert option for anyone who wants something sweet but not too heavy.
Kínálnak kisebb desszertadagot is azoknak, akik valami édeset szeretnének, de nem túl laktatót.
The café serves a petite latte for customers who want a smaller coffee.
He ordered a petite filet instead of the regular steak.
The wine comes in a petite bottle that’s perfect for two people.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She ordered a petite salad for lunch.
Ebédre egy kis adag salátát rendelt.
I want a petite coffee, not a large one.
Kis kávét kérek, nem nagyot.
The restaurant has a petite dessert menu.
He chose the petite portion because he was not very hungry.
You can buy a petite bottle of juice for children.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not realize this use of "petite" is often marketing language on menus and packaging. In everyday speech, "small" is more common; overusing "petite" for portions can sound overly fancy or unnatural.
Reikšmė
smaller-than-normal portion or version
Kolokacijos
petite salad
|petite dessert
|petite latte
|petite portion
|petite filet
|petite bottle
Sinonimai
small (Most direct equivalent; more common and basic, but less stylish or marketing-like in tone.)
|
mini (Suggests a clearly reduced or novelty size; often more informal or playful.)
Antonimai
large (Standard opposite for portion or product sizes, especially in menus and ordering.)
|
full-size (Contrasts with a reduced or sample size version of a product.)
Temos
food
|shopping
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
Describes a food, drink, or product that is a small version or small portion of the normal one.
Used for a serving or product, especially food or drink, that is smaller than the usual or standard size.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
4
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is a petite; a petite [in her thirties/etc.]
As a petite, she often finds it hard to buy suits that fit off the rack.
Apró termetű nőként gyakran nehezen talál rá illő konfekciókosztümöt.
The brand designs separate collections for petites and for taller women.
A márka külön kollekciókat tervez apró termetű, illetve magasabb nőknek.
He said the shop is great for petites because their smallest sizes fit very well.
Many petites complain that sleeves and pants are too long in standard sizes.
This label is well known among petites for its accurate proportions.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She is a petite and needs short pants.
Apró termetű nő, ezért rövidebb szárú nadrágra van szüksége.
This store is good for petites.
Ez az üzlet jó választás az apró termetű nőknek.
As a petite, she does not like long coats.
The new line is made for petites and tall women.
Petites often buy from the petite section.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes try to use "a petite" for men or for children. In English, the noun "a petite" is used mainly for adult women. It is also less common than the adjective "petite" and is often used in shopping or fashion contexts.
Reikšmė
a short, slender woman
Kolokacijos
a petite
|petites and talls
|shop for petites
|petites department
|range for petites
Sinonimai
short woman (More direct and neutral; does not suggest the same light or delicate connotation as "petite".)
Antonimai
tall woman (Opposite in height; says nothing about how slender or broad she is.)
Temos
appearance
|daily life
|fashion
|body
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A short woman with a small, thin body.
An adult woman who is short and has a small, slender figure.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
petite
IPA
GB/pɪtˈit/
US/pɪtˈit/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
petite (1 skiemuo)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: petite
Noun
- Base: petite
- Plural: petites
Žodžių šeima
Forms
petites
noun
Advanced or less common
petiteness
noun
Posakiai
petite bourgeoisie
1/pɪtˈit bˌʊɹʒwˌɑzˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
lower middle class group
A social group just above workers and just below the main middle class, often small shop owners or people who work for themselves.
Pavyzdžiai
- The party’s policies were designed to appeal to the petite bourgeoisie.
- Some sociologists argue that the petite bourgeoisie has been shrinking in recent decades.
- The novel focuses on the quiet worries of the urban petite bourgeoisie.
petite section
1/pɪtˈit sˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
store area for petite clothing
The area in a clothing store where clothes in petite sizes are sold.
Pavyzdžiai
- You’ll find the petite section on the second floor next to the shoe department.
- She headed straight to the petite section to look for work pants.
- Many big stores now have a larger petite section than before.
petite sizes
1/pɪtˈit sˈaɪzɪz/
fixed phrase
clothing sizes for short women
Women’s clothing sizes made for short adult women, with shorter arms, legs, and body length.
Pavyzdžiai
- This brand’s petite sizes fit me much better than their regular line.
- We carry petite sizes in jeans, dresses, and business suits.
- If you’re under 5'4", you might want to try the petite sizes first.