choses mignonnes
choses mignonnes is the French phrase for "cute things".
The phrase is used to describe objects or creatures that are attractive in a sweet or endearing way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is chose mignonne. Because chose (thing) is a feminine noun, the adjective mignon must take the feminine plural form mignonnes in the phrase choses mignonnes.
Did you know?
- To express that something is 'too cute to handle', a French speaker might say c'est trop chou, using the word for 'cabbage' to mean 'cute'.
- The word mignon is a linguistic relative of the English word 'minion', which originally described a favorite or a darling person before it meant a servant.
- If you want to describe a 'cute thing' that is particularly adorable, you might hear the word craquant, which literally means 'crunchy' or 'cracking'.
Examples in context
- Elle collectionne des choses mignonnes.She collects cute things.
- Il y a beaucoup de choses mignonnes ici.There are many cute things here.
- J'aime acheter des choses mignonnes.I love buying cute things.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are browsing through a boutique gift shop.
- HugoRegarde toutes ces choses mignonnes !Look at all these cute things!
- ChloéOui, elles sont vraiment adorables.Yes, they are really adorable.
- HugoTu veux en acheter une, Chloé ?Do you want to buy one, Chloé?
- ChloéPeut-être, mais je n'ai pas assez d'argent.Maybe, but I don't have enough money.
