filet

American

[fi-ley, fil-ey, fee-le] / fɪˈleɪ, ˈfɪl eɪ, fiˈlɛ /

noun

plural

filets

fillet.

filet British

/ ˈfɪlɪt, filɛ, ˈfɪleɪ /

noun

a variant spelling of fillet fillet fillet

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Etymology

Origin of filet

C20: from French: net, from Old Provençal filat , from fil thread, from Latin fīlum

Example Sentences

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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

“They got filet mignon. They got mashed potatoes, green beans and chocolate cake for dessert,” Bubb said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Upside Foods went through the FDA's pre-market consultation process for its original proof-of-concept product — a simple chicken filet — under Trump's first term.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

Then they flay it—not filet, flay—meaning remove the skin.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

“I have my heart set on filet mignon,” Bando states.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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