What Does Mignon Mean?

mignon. / (ˈmɪnjɒn, French miɲɔ̃) / adjective. small and pretty; dainty.

What is the literal meaning of filet mignon?

1. The Meaning of Filet Mignon. ... Mignon French word that has three meanings, “cute,” “dainty,” and “tender.” Therefore, if you were to literally translate the name of this cut of beef, it would be the “cute fillet.” Personally, we think the French name fits the regality of this beef more than the American translation.

How do you use mignon in French?

Mignon is actually the masculine form of the noun. It's the one you are going to use with masculine gender words – like bébé for example. Le bébé est mignon. : The baby is cute. No matter the sex of the baby, if it's a boy or a girl – the noun bébé is masculine.