English–French
“kitten” in French
How to say “kitten” in French
“Kitten” in French is minet.
A small, soft, lively cat whose appealing youth also suits an affectionate nickname for a young person.
Example sentences with minet
Un minet joue avec un jouet en laine.
A kitten plays with a woolen toy.
Tips for using minet
- Minet is familiar and somewhat playful, while chaton is the usual neutral word for a kitten in standard everyday contexts.
Other French words for “kitten”
Le chaton dort sur le canapé.
The kitten is sleeping on the sofa.