filet mignon

American

[fi-lay min-yon, min-yon, fee-le mee-nyawn] / fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈjɒn, ˈmɪn jɒn, fi lɛ miˈnjɔ̃ /

noun

a small, tender round of steak cut from the thick end of a beef tenderloin.

filet mignon British

/ ˈfɪleɪ ˈmiːnjɒn /

noun

a small tender boneless cut of beef from the inside of the loin

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Etymology

Origin of filet mignon

1905–10; < French: dainty fillet

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filet mignon

When Tyler returned with drinks, I ordered my starter and a filet mignon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

They cost $8.00 in the concession stands, but here, they are free—as are the stations offering Champagne, sushi and filet mignon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

The five-time major champion goes back to his roots with Irish champ as a main course side dish to accompany either wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

I usually order a ribeye at similar restaurants, but our server highly recommended the filet mignon flight, which was positively decadent.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

“Bet you ain’t never had no filet mignon, though.”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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