How to Say ‘A small candle’ in French
Une petite bougie
ewn puh-TEET boo-ZHEE
[ewn puh-TEET boo-ZHEE]
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
a / one
The feminine singular indefinite article in French, used before a feminine noun.
Nous pouvons ajouter une petite bougie pour l'anniversaire.
We can add a small candle for the birthday.
petite
[puh-TEET]
small / little
A feminine adjective meaning small or little, used here to describe the candle.
Une petite bougie rend le dessert plus festif.
A small candle makes the dessert more festive.
bougie
[boo-ZHEE]
candle
A feminine noun meaning candle, often used for birthdays or celebrations at a restaurant.
Le serveur apporte une petite bougie avec le gâteau.
The server brings a small candle with the cake.
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