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French word petite amie comes from French ami, and later French petit ami (Boyfriend (boy/man to whom one has a romantic attachment).)
ami (French)
Friend (one who is affectionately attached to another). Male friend.
petit ami (French)
Boyfriend (boy/man to whom one has a romantic attachment).
petite amie (French)
Girlfriend (girl/woman to whom one has a romantic attachment).