petite étoile
The English phrase "little star" is translated into French as petite étoile.
The phrase refers to a small star in the sky or a star-shaped object of a small size.
Did you know?
- In French astrology and literature, l'étoile du berger refers to the 'shepherd's star', which is actually the planet Venus.
- The word étoile can also refer to a star on a map or a star in a film, but in those contexts, the adjective 'petite' would change the meaning to 'small-time' or 'minor' celebrity.
- In France, a 'little star' is often used as a nickname for children, but the more common term of endearment is mon petit cœur, meaning 'my little heart'.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente ma petite étoile, ma fille.Allow me to introduce you to my little star, my daughter.
- Comment vas-tu, ma petite étoile?How are you, my little star?
- Viens ici, toi, ma petite étoilette!Come here, you, my little starlet!
- Regarde cette petite étoile.Look at that little star.
- Elle a un bijou en forme de petite étoile.She has a little star-shaped jewel.
- Dessine une petite étoile sur le papier.Draw a little star on the paper.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking at the night sky.
- LucasEst-ce que tu vois cette petite étoile ?Do you see that little star?
- EmmaOui, elle brille très fort, Lucas.Yes, it is shining very brightly, Lucas.
- LucasC'est la plus belle petite étoile du ciel.It is the most beautiful little star in the sky.
- EmmaC'est vrai, elle est magnifique.That's true, it is magnificent.
