How to Say ‘A short visit’ in French
Une petite visite
ewn puh-teet vee-zeet
[ewn puh-teet vee-zeet]
💬 Usage Tip: Petite softens the phrase: "a little visit" sounds gentler and less imposing.
🇫🇷 In France: For an actual child playdate, many French speakers might also say un goûter, un après-midi ensemble, or venir à la maison.
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article.
Une petite visite après l'école serait sympa.
A little visit after school would be nice.
petite
[puh-teet]
small / little
Adjective describing something as small, short, or modest.
Une petite visite samedi peut convenir.
A short visit on Saturday could work.
visite
[vee-zeet]
visit
A short social visit, often to someone's home.
Une petite visite à la maison ferait plaisir aux enfants.
A short visit at home would make the children happy.
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