filet mignon

noun

fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ 

fi-ˌlā-,

-mēn-ˈyän 

plural filets mignons ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz 

fi-ˌlā-,

-mēn-ˈyänz

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin

Examples of filet mignon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The noodles, filet mignon, brisket, meatballs, and herbs are served on the side. —Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Elsewhere, there are more than a dozen sushi bar specials, six entrees (filet mignon, teriyaki) and kids’ meals, ice cream desserts, wine, beer and saki. —George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

Some of the proteins offered include chicken al pastor, carnitas, filet mignon, lobster, shrimp and short ribs. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

Pair with filet mignon or leg of lamb. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, dainty fillet

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for filet mignon

• chignon
• lignin

Kids Definition

filet mignon

noun

fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfil-(ˌ)ā-mēn-ˈyän 

fi-ˌlā-

plural filets mignons -mēn-ˈyänz 

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a tenderloin

Etymology

French, literally, "dainty fillet"