trop mignon
casual, masculine
The common casual way to say something is cute in French is trop mignon. For a girl or a feminine noun it becomes trop mignonne. It is also called mignon and chou.
Meaning: cute, adorable (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| trop mignon | casual, masculine |
| mignon | everyday, masculine |
| chou | affectionate |
| adorable | everyday |
Mignon means "cute" and trop adds the idea of "so". You can use it for a baby, a puppy, an outfit or a small gift.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form mignonne sounds a little different from mignon because the final n is pronounced. The adjective chou can be used for a boy or a girl.
When do people say it?
The word chou literally means "cabbage", and mon chou is a sweet pet name in French.
Did you know?
- The pet name mon chou literally means "my cabbage" and French speakers use it with partners and children.
Examples in context
- Ton chiot est trop mignon !Your puppy is so cute!
- Elle est trop mignonne, cette robe.This dress is so cute.
- Il est chou, ce bébé.This baby is cute.
Example conversation
Mia and her cousin Jade look at photos of a new puppy.
- MiaTu as vu mon nouveau chiot ?Have you seen my new puppy?
- JadeIl est trop mignon !He is so cute!
- MiaIl s'appelle Biscuit.His name is Biscuit.
