Filet Mignon

Pronunciation: /ˌfɪleɪ mɪˈnjɒn/

Definitions of filet mignon

noun a high-quality cut of beef taken from the tenderloin area of a cow

Example Sentences

A1 I would like to order a filet mignon, please.

A2 Filet mignon is a type of steak that is very tender and flavorful.

B1 The restaurant is known for its delicious filet mignon cooked to perfection.

B2 I prefer my filet mignon to be cooked medium-rare for the best flavor.

C1 The chef prepared the filet mignon with a red wine reduction sauce and it was exquisite.

C2 For a special occasion, I treated myself to a filet mignon dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Examples of filet mignon in a Sentence

formal The restaurant is known for its perfectly cooked filet mignon.

informal I always order the filet mignon when I go out for a fancy dinner.

slang That filet mignon was so bomb, I could eat it every day.

figurative His performance on stage was like a perfectly seasoned filet mignon - flawless and impressive.

Grammatical Forms of filet mignon

• plural: filets mignons
• comparative: more filet mignon
• superlative: most filet mignon
• present tense: enjoy filet mignon
• future tense: will have filet mignon
• perfect tense: have had filet mignon
• continuous tense: is eating filet mignon
• singular: filet mignon
• positive degree: delicious filet mignon
• infinitive: to eat filet mignon
• gerund: enjoying filet mignon
• participle: savored filet mignon

Origin and Evolution of filet mignon

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'filet mignon' originates from French, where 'filet' means 'thick slice' and 'mignon' means 'dainty' or 'cute'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small, tender cut of beef from the tenderloin, 'filet mignon' has come to be associated with a specific cut of meat known for its tenderness and flavor in modern culinary contexts.