How to Say ‘It's smaller.’ in French
Elle est plus petite.
ell ay ploo puh-teet
[ell ay ploo puh-teet]
Phrase Breakdown
Elle est
ell ay
It is / She is
Refers to a feminine noun like a room or table, or to a woman depending on context.
Elle est prête.
It is ready.
Words in this phrase
Elle
[ell]
it / she
Refers to a feminine noun already mentioned, often 'la salle'.
Elle convient mieux aux repas en petit comité.
It suits meals in a small group better.
est
[ay]
is
A common form of 'être' used to describe size, quality, or condition.
La salle est disponible dès 19 heures.
The room is available from 7 p.m.
Plus petite
ploo puh-teet
Smaller
Comparative form used to say something is smaller than another thing.
Cette salle est plus petite.
This room is smaller.
Words in this phrase
plus
[ploo]
more
Used in comparisons; here it combines with 'petite' to mean 'smaller'.
Cette option est plus adaptée à huit personnes.
This option is more suitable for eight people.
petite
[puh-teet]
small
Feminine adjective meaning small; used for feminine nouns like 'salle'.
La pièce est petite mais très agréable.
The room is small but very pleasant.
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