Can Filet mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in France?

Ask for "Filet de boeuf, cuisson saignante" when looking for Filet in France.

What is Filet in France?

Q: What is Filet in France?

Filet is the Germany retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Filet.

Q: What is Filet called in France?

Look for Filet—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is Filet from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

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is Filet in France

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About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In France

Filet

Say this at the butcher

“Filet de boeuf, cuisson saignante”

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Germany → France

rareBlutig→Saignant48–55°C

medium rareRosa→À point55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Entre à point et bien cuit60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Bien cuit70–100°C

Most French steaks are served rare (saignant) by default. Asking for bien cuit may surprise your waiter.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“Filet” in Germany maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In France, look for labels such as Filet. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.