filet mignon

American  

[fi-ley min-yon, min-yon, fee-le mee-nyawn] / fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈyɒn, ˈmɪn yɒn, fi lɛ miˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

filets mignons plural

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

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filet mignon British  

/ ˈfɪleɪ ˈmiːnjɒn /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Fresh ramps often sell for over $30 a pound, more than filet mignon or live lobster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

Instead of filet mignon, he’s serving hanger steaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

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

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña