French Conversation · Level 116
60 words
French word
chou
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃu/
Meaning
- adjectivecute
Example
Ce bébé est tellement chou.
This baby is so cute.
More examples
Tu es chou ce soir.
You're cute tonight.
Core concept
A tender, appealing little figure regarded with warm affection.
Common phrases
c'est chou
That's cute
tu es chou
You're cute
Similar words
mignon: Cute in appearance or manner, with an endearing quality.
adorable: Exceptionally lovable and likely to inspire strong affection.
joli: Pretty and pleasing in appearance.
charmant: Charming and likely to create a favorable impression.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour exprimer de l'affection envers une personne, un enfant ou un animal jugé mignon.
Word origin
The adjective chou grew from the French noun for cabbage, inherited through Old French from Latin caulis, with affectionate uses such as mon chou later extending to the adjective.
Usage tips
- 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.