Tan Elaine
Key Member
- Joined
- Jun 29, 2008
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- Hong Kong
- Current Location
- Hong Kong
He is petite.
Is 'petite' used correctly?
Thanks.
Is 'petite' used correctly?
Thanks.
Elaine, did you not like the 10 replies you got from WordReference?
.I'm sorry about forgetting to mention that I had posted to WordReference.
You're not alone. Sometimes, I think mine is aged beyond redemption. :lol:I think it's caused by an ageing brain.
Petite does not suggest skinny to me.
I don't think I've ever seen petite used for a male in American English. It's strictly for women and particularly, women's clothing.