quelque chose est mignon
In French, the phrase 'something is cute' is translated as quelque chose est mignon.
The phrase is used to describe something that is attractive in a sweet or endearing way. While mignon can refer to physical cuteness, it is also frequently used to describe a person's behavior as 'sweet' or 'endearing'.
Which one should you use?
In natural conversation, French speakers are much more likely to say C'est mignon (It's cute) than the literal quelque chose est mignon. Additionally, mignon can mean 'cute' in a physical sense, whereas it also describes someone's behavior as 'sweet'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make nouns sound cuter, one may use the diminutive suffix '-ie'.
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Examples in context
- Cette peluche est adorableThis plush toy is adorable
- Ce petit chien est vraiment charmantThis little dog is truly charming
- Regarde cette petite tortue, elle est trop mignonne!Look at this little turtle, it's so cute!
- La vidéo des chatons est trop chou!The video of the kittens is too cute!
- Ta nouvelle robe est trop mimiYour new dress is so cute
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a pet store window.
- LucasRegarde ce petit chien, quelque chose est mignon !Look at this little dog, something is cute!
- ChloéC'est vrai, il est adorable.That's true, he is adorable.
- LucasTu penses qu'il nous aime ?Do you think he likes us?
- ChloéOui, il remue la queue !Yes, he is wagging his tail!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chose, est, mignon, quelque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
