For masculine nouns:
* petit (pronounced "puh-tee") - This is the most common and general word for "little".
* tout petit (pronounced "too puh-tee") - This means "very little" or "tiny".
* minuscule (pronounced "mee-noo-skul") - This means "tiny" or "microscopic".
For feminine nouns:
* petite (pronounced "puh-teet") - This is the feminine form of "petit".
* toute petite (pronounced "toot puh-teet") - This means "very little" or "tiny".
* minuscule (pronounced "mee-noo-skul") - This means "tiny" or "microscopic".
For nouns that are neither masculine nor feminine:
* petit (pronounced "puh-tee") - This is used for nouns that are considered neutral or that are plural.
Here are some examples:
* Un petit chien (pronounced "uhn puh-tee shyan") - A little dog (masculine)
* Une petite fille (pronounced "uhn puh-teet feey") - A little girl (feminine)
* Des petits pains (pronounced "day puh-tee pan") - Little breads (plural, masculine)
The best way to choose the right word is to consider the context and the noun it is modifying.