English–French

“cute” in French

French

Alsomignon · adorable · craquant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃu/

Example

Ce bébé est tellement chou.

This baby is so cute.

Illustration for chou (cute)

How to say “cute” in French

“Cute” in French is chou.

A tender, appealing little figure regarded with warm affection.

Full entry for chou: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chou

Tu es chou ce soir.

You're cute tonight.

Tips for using chou

  • Chou is a familiar affectionate word rather than a neutral equivalent of cute, so it suits intimate or warm everyday contexts more than formal description.

Other French words for “cute”

Ton chat est mignon.

Your cat is cute.

Ton chat est adorable.

Your cat is cute.

Ton chien est craquant.

Your dog is cute.

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