🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

sorellina

Pronunciation / Transliteration: so.relˈli.na

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Petite Soeur/pə.tit.sœʁ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La mia sorellina è molto simpatica."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A younger sister or a term of endearment for a younger female sibling.

    "She always looked out for her petite soeur, guiding her through life's challenges."
  2. 2

    A term used in a broader sense to refer to a close female friend or companion.

    "In their group, she was considered the petite soeur, cherished by everyone."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'petite soeur' is French, literally translating to 'little sister'. The word 'petite' comes from the Old French 'petit', which means small or little, and 'soeur' derives from Latin 'soror', meaning sister. The phrase has been used historically to denote affection or endearment towards a younger sister.

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