Usage Note
Minou is a child-friendly, affectionate word for a cat, similar to 'kitty' in English. It is used mainly in spoken, informal French and in addressing children. The standard word is chat (m) or chatte (f). Minou can also be used as a term of endearment for a person, similar to 'sweetheart'.
Examples
"Le minou dort sur le canapé."
Natural Translation
The kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
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