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What is the french word for little?

The French word for "little" depends on the context and the gender of the noun it modifies. Here are the most common options:

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.

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