filet vs. fillet

Use filet for beef, chicken, or anything other than fish. Use fillet in reference to fish.

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This entry (permalink) was posted on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 3:52 AM by Adam and categorized in Words to Watch.

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  1. Michele wrote:

    J’accuse!

    I question the use of “filet” for anything other than beef, of which it is a specific cut.

    Also, I would go further and note that “fillet” is also a verb, whereas “filet” is always a noun. So whether it’s fish or beef or chicken, you are filleting it.

    Posted on 29-Jan-09 at 5:38 pm | Permalink

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