Fillet-Filet | Commonly Confused Words

Fillet

A piece or slice of boneless meat or fish

/ˈfɪlei/

A piece of boneless meat or fish, usually cut into a specific shape

This word has no antonyms

Fillet has two Ls, similar to a fishs gill or L for Length', like a cut that is longer and more involved.
Think of Filet as the French version; it’s often linked with mignon.
Fillet is the preferred spelling in British English when referring to cuts of meat or fish, while Filet is more common in American English and when using the French connotation.
A Fillet can refer both to the process of cutting meat or fish and the actual cut, while Filet is often specifically associated with steak.
Remember: Fillet could refer to both a cut in architecture or design, as well.