English–French

“kitty” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/minu/

Example

Mon minou est monté sur mes genoux.

My kitty climbed onto my lap.

Illustration for minou (kitty)

How to say “kitty” in French

“Kitty” in French is minou.

A soft pet name centered on a cat curled close, with the same tender address sometimes used for a beloved person.

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

Example sentences with minou

Je caresse le minou pendant qu'il dort.

I pet the kitty while he sleeps.

Tips for using minou

  • Minou is masculine, so standard phrasing uses un minou and mon minou, even when the cat is female.

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