French Conversation · Level 48
74 words
French word
mignon
Pronunciation
IPA/miɲɔ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivecute
Example
Ton chat est mignon.
Your cat is cute.
More examples
Il trouve son pull mignon.
He finds his sweater cute.
Core concept
A pleasing little presence whose softness or charm makes it easy to like.
Common phrases
très mignon
very cute
un cadeau mignon
a cute gift
avoir l'air mignon
look cute
Similar words
adorable: So lovable and appealing that it inspires strong affection.
joli: Attractively pretty, with a graceful and tasteful quality.
charmant: Appealingly charming through a pleasing manner or atmosphere.
attachant: Lovable in character or behavior, making others want to stay close.
Definition in French
Qui inspire de l'affection par sa douceur, sa petitesse ou son aspect charmant.
Word origin
Old French mignon originally referred affectionately to a darling or favorite, and French extended this word to small or charming things.
Usage tips
- Mignon is affectionate and often informal, so calling a person mignon can sound patronizing or overly familiar in a distant relationship.