Petits arrangements avec… le désir is a compact French novel by Chantal Bourbigot, first published in September 2002 by EdLM. The 128‑page paperback explores the subtle, often hidden negotiations that shape human longing and intimacy. Through a series of vignettes, Bourbigot examines how desire is negotiated, restrained, and sometimes subverted within everyday interactions. The narrative blends lyrical prose with keen psychological insight, offering readers a contemplative look at the ways in which personal arrangements influence emotional landscapes. Though brief, the book invites reflection on the quiet compromises that underpin relationships, making it a thoughtful addition to contemporary French literary studies.