small words

language: fr

definitions

  1. Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
    fr: Mots courts
  2. Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.
    fr: Petites paroles blessantes

examples

  1. The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.

    Le professeur a demandé aux enfants d'utiliser des mots courts pour expliquer leurs idées.

  2. Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.

    De petits mots et de petites actions pouvaient la blesser, et elle pleurait souvent en secret.