petit-

French

Etymology

From petit.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pə.ti/

Prefix

petit-

  1. grand-; indicates a relationship of ancestry one generation younger than the noun: petite-fille (“granddaughter”), petit-neveu (“grandnephew”).
    Antonym: grand-

Usage notes
  • petit- in kin terms indicates only the younger generation; the older generation is indicated with grand-: grand-père (“grandfather”).
  • Unlike the prefix grand-, petit- is variable in gender and number: petites-filles (“granddaughters”).
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