All About the French Word Mignon

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Updated July 15, 2017

The French word "mignon," which is pronounced "mee-nyon," means "cute" or "dainty."

Examples

Qu'elle est mignonne! - She is so cute!

(noun) - darling, cutie

Related: mignonnet (adj) - sweet, cute

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