How do you spell Filet mignon?
Correct spelling
filet mignon
Remember: French 'filet' (one L) + 'mignon' rhymes with 'onion'
Why is filet mignon spelled this way?
From French filet (boneless meat) + mignon (dainty, cute). The t in filet is silent in French (though Americans often say 'fi-LAY'). Mignon has a silent g — the gn makes a 'ny' sound.
Common misspellings of filet mignon
filet mignomfillet mignonfilet minion
Example
The restaurant's filet mignon was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth.