mignon

cute

adjective mee-NYOHN Less Common

Also means

sweet

Usage Note

Mignon describes something or someone as cute, adorable, or sweet. The feminine form is mignonne. It can refer to physical cuteness (un bébé mignon) or a sweet gesture (c'est mignon de ta part = 'that's sweet of you'). Filet mignon is the famous cut of beef where the word means 'delicate/small'.

Examples

"Ce petit chaton est vraiment mignon."

Natural Translation

This little kitten is really cute.

Literal Translation

This little kitten is truly cute

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