Petit* fours come in three varieties:
Glacé ("glazed"), iced or decorated tiny cakes covered in fondant or icing, such as small éclairs, and tartlets.
Salé ("salted"), savory bite-sized appetizers usually served at co*cktail parties or buffets.
Sec ("dry"), dainty biscuits, baked meringues, macarons, and puff pastries.