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"Cute" in French: mignon / mignonne
mignon / mignonne
Cute in French is mignon for masculine, mignonne for feminine. You say un chat mignon or une robe mignonne. It covers adorable looks and sweet vibes, not only babies.
Pet photo
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How to pronounce mignon / mignonne
Say it
mee-NYOHN / mee-NYUN
/mi.ɲɔ̃/ /mi.ɲɔn/
Mignon is mee-NYOHN with a nasal on. Mignonne is mee-NYUN with a clear n and open e at the end.
"Cute" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mignon / mignonne | cute Default agreement pair. | Default agreement pair. |
| trop mignon | so cute Very common spoken intensifier. | Very common spoken intensifier. |
| c'est mignon | that's cute Reacting to a scene or gesture. | Reacting to a scene or gesture. |
| des chaussures mignonnes | cute shoes Feminine plural agreement. | Feminine plural agreement. |
How to use mignon / mignonne in real life
- 1Pet photo
Ton chien est trop mignon sur cette photo.
Your dog is so cute in that photo.
Masculine mignon.
- 2Shopping
Cette jupe est vraiment mignonne.
This skirt is really cute.
Feminine mignonne.
- 3Watching kids play
Ils sont mignons quand ils dansent.
They're cute when they dance.
Plural mignons.
Mistakes English speakers make with mignon / mignonne
Incorrect: Une robe mignon.
Correct: Une robe mignonne.
Feminine nouns take mignonne.
Incorrect: C'est cute.
Correct: C'est mignon.
Prefer mignon over English cute in French.
Good to know
Trop mignon is everyday praise for pets, outfits, and small thoughtful gestures. Save joli for pretty and beau for handsomeness when you want a different shade.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at a friend's new kitten
ChatPal
Il est mignon, non ?
He's cute, right?
You
Oui, hyper mignon. Comment il s'appelle ?
Yes, super cute. What's his name?
ChatPal
Loulou. Regarde ses yeux.
Loulou. Look at his eyes.
You
Je fond. Tu as de la chance.
I'm melting. You're lucky.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cute" in French
How do you say cute in French?
Mignon / mignonne.
When do I use mignonne?
With feminine nouns: une robe mignonne.
Can I say trop mignon?
Yes — very common spoken French.
How do you pronounce mignon?
Mee-NYOHN with a nasal on.
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