"little," 1784 (from 1712 in French phrases taken into English), from French petite, fem. of petit "little" (see petit). As a size in women's clothing, attested from 1929.
权威例句
1. Women's apparel is offered in petite, regular, and tall models.
出售的女装有小号、中号和大号。
2. I vaguely remember her as being dark and petite.