tu es mignon
In French, you're cute is expressed as tu es mignon.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone they are attractive or endearing. It is often used to describe someone as sweet or endearing rather than purely physically attractive or sexy. For emphasis, you can say T'es trop mignon(ne) to mean "You're so cute" or use the flirtier T'es irrésistible for "You're irresistible".
Which one should you use?
While mignon can refer to physical attractiveness, it frequently carries a connotation of being sweet or endearing. If you want to express a more formal sense of "You're adorable", you would use Vous êtes adorable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, people tend to use the colloquialism T'es cute instead of Tu es mignon(ne).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form tu es mignonne if you are speaking to a woman.
Did you know?
- In the 16th century court of France, les mignons were the specially favored and exquisitely dressed young male favorites of King Henry III.
- In a culinary context, the English 'filet mignon' literally translates to 'dainty fillet' or 'cute fillet'.
- If a French speaker says T'es trop mignon during an argument, they might be using it sarcastically to mean 'you're being naive'.
Examples in context
- Je pense que tu es mignon.I think you're cute.This sentence shows how to express the opinion that someone is cute using tu es mignon.Tatoeba #1099738 by sacredceltic, translation #1096454 by CK
- Elle dit que tu es mignon.She says you're cute.This sentence is useful for reporting that someone said you are cute using tu es mignon.Tatoeba #4765545 by sacredceltic, translation #2819425 by Hybrid
- Tom pense que tu es mignonne, mais il a trop peur de dire un mot.Tom thinks you're cute, but he's too scared to say anything.This sentence illustrates a situation where someone is too hesitant to say that you are cute using tu es mignon.Tatoeba #7645962 by tras, translation #7587434 by Hybrid
- Tu es adorable quand tu ris.You're adorable when you laugh.
- T'es trop mignonne quand tu chantes.You're so cute when you sing.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking on a first date.
- LucasTu es mignon quand tu rougis.You're cute when you blush.
- LéaC'est gentil, merci Lucas.That's kind, thank you Lucas.
- LucasJe suis sérieux, tu es mignon aussi.I'm serious, you're cute too.
- LéaOn fait une belle équipe alors.We make a good team then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
