filet
/fi.lɛ/masculine
The English phrase 'loin' can be translated into French as filet. If unsure, use filet. Wiktionary also lists côtes premières.
Meaning: cut of meat (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| filet | /fi.lɛ/ | masculine |
| côtes premières | feminine, plural |
In the context of a cut of meat, the term refers to the loin.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /fi.lɛ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word filet is actually the diminutive form of the word fil, meaning 'thread'.
- The term filet is used in many contexts beyond meat, such as filet de pêche for a fishing net.
- The word filet can also describe a very thin, delicate coating of sauce or a light layer of something in French cooking.
Examples in context
- J'habite loin, loin d'ici!I live far, far away from here!
- Ce supermarché est vachement loin de chez moi!This supermarket is really far from my place!
- Je ne vais pas là-bas, c'est trop loin!I won't go there, it's too far!
- Le restaurant est loin du centre-ville.The restaurant is far from downtown.
- C'est vraiment loin d'ici à pied!It's really far to walk from here!
- Je voudrais un filet de bœuf, s'il vous plaît.I would like a beef fillet, please.
- Le chef prépare un filet de porc.The chef is preparing a pork loin.
- Ce filet est très tendre.This cut of meat is very tender.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- NathanQu'est-ce qu'on mange ce soir ?What are we eating tonight?
- ChloéJ'ai acheté un beau filet de veau.I bought a beautiful veal loin.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Chloé.That is an excellent idea, Chloé.
- ChloéOn peut le cuire au four.We can roast it in the oven.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loin” translations and entries filet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries filet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
