Petit Louis Bistro features classic French bistro cuisine and an extraordinary all-French wine list. Located in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood.

The meaning of PETIT is petty —used chiefly in legal compounds.

PETIT definition: small; petty; minor. See examples of petit used in a sentence.

Definition of 'petit' petit in American English (ˈpɛti ) adjective Origin: OFr: see petty small or of less importance; petty [now used chiefly in law]

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petit, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

(Law) (prenominal) chiefly law of little or lesser importance; small: petit jury. [C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin]

Mar 18, 2026 · From Middle French petit, from Old French petit. See Modern English petit, above. Attested from at least the 13th century, with use in names earlier.

The word ‘petit’ is used to describe something that is small in size, amount, or importance. It often connotes delicacy or cuteness.

petit (adj.) late 14c., "small, little; minor, trifling, insignificant," from Old French petit "small, little, young, few in numbers" (11c.), which is probably from the stem of Late Latin pitinnus "small," a word of …

Had a wonderful experience at Petit Louis Bistro. Food was very good, service was friendly and helpful, and the ambience was delightful. We were staying downtown, but very glad we made the trek up to …