What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Comme c'est mignon ! breaks down into Comme (how/as), c'est (it is) and mignon (cute).
Which one should you use?
Other forms exist depending on the context. You might use C'est trop mignon!, C'est tellement mignon!, C'est trop chou! or C'est trop craquant! to convey similar meanings in more casual settings.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal tone, you can use Comme c'est charmant! In informal or casual settings, several options are common: C'est trop mignon!, C'est tellement mignon!, C'est trop chou! and C'est trop craquant! Specifically, C'est trop chou ! is a very common, colloquial way to say "how cute" among friends or in casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a group of people or objects instead of a single thing, the phrase changes to the plural form Comme ils sont mignons !
Did you know?
- Historically, the word mignon was used to describe the favorites or 'darlings' of kings, most notably the young men in the court of Henry III.
- In casual French, you can replace mignon with chou to say something is cute. While chou literally means 'cabbage' or 'cream puff', it is a very common affectionate term for anything adorable.
- If you find something so cute that it is irresistible, you can use the adjective craquant. While it literally means 'crunchy', it is used colloquially to describe something 'drop-dead cute'.
Examples in context
- C'est trop chou! Ton chien est vraiment craquant!How cute! Your dog is absolutely adorable!
- Regarde ce bébé, comme c'est mignon !Look at this baby, how cute!
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are looking at a photo of a puppy.
- LéaRegarde cette photo, Gabriel.Look at this photo, Gabriel.
- GabrielOh, comme c'est mignon !Oh, how cute!
- LéaIl est vraiment adorable, n'est-ce pas ?He is really adorable, isn't he?
- GabrielOui, il est trop chou.Yes, he is so sweet.
