Where Does Soigne Come from?

Soigne comes from the French soigné (or soignée for a woman), from the verb soigner, "to take care of." It's the ideal description for someone who's clearly taken a lot of care to look nice.

What does the French word soigne mean?

soigné • \swahn-YAY\ • adjective. 1 : dressed with great care and elegance : well-groomed, sleek 2 : elegantly maintained or designed.

What does soigne mean in cooking?

Soigné. It's about the only French word I understand. You hear it repeatedly behind the scenes in certain restaurants?for servers, it basically means make sure that the guests have everything they need. For cooks, soigné = make it perfect.