How to Say ‘At first, it's cute,’ in French
Au début, c'est mignon,
💬 Usage Tip: 'Début' means beginning, setting the stage for contrast in experience.
🇫🇷 In France: Initial charm often fades, a humorous observation in French storytelling.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Au
[oh]
At
Indicates time when something begins.
Au début, le film est lent.
At the beginning, the movie is slow.
début
[day-boo]
the beginning
The first part or early stage of something.
Le début était intéressant.
The beginning was interesting.
c'
[seh]
it's
It is; a contraction for 'it' and 'is'.
C'est une bonne chose.
It's a good thing.
est
[est]
cute
Attractive in a charming or endearing way.
Le chat est mignon.
The cat is cute.
mignon
[mee-nyon]
cute
Small and endearing.
Les chiots sont mignons.
The puppies are cute.
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