French Phrase
Mon steak est bien cuit ?
Meaning
Literally, 'My steak is well cooked?' It is a yes‑no question asking whether the steak has been cooked to the desired level of doneness.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re at a restaurant or at home and want to confirm that the steak has been cooked properly, especially if you prefer a specific level of doneness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Monsteakestbiencuit?
Possessive adjective (Mon)
Mon is the masculine singular possessive adjective meaning 'my', used before masculine nouns or nouns that start with a vowel.
Verb être (est)
Est is the third person singular present of être, used here as a linking verb to describe the state of the steak.
Adverb bien
Bien modifies the past participle cuit, meaning 'well' or 'properly'.
Past participle as adjective (cuit)
Cuit is the past participle of cuire and functions as an adjective meaning 'cooked'. With être it describes the steak's doneness.
Question intonation
Adding a question mark after a declarative sentence turns it into a yes‑no question; spoken French raises the pitch at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Mon steak est bien cuit ?
Is my steak well cooked?
Oui, il est à point, comme vous l'aimez.
Yes, it’s medium‑rare, just the way you like it.
✕Common Mistakes
Mon steak est bien cuits ?
Cuits must agree with steak (singular masculine), so use the singular form cuit.
Mon steak est bien cuité ?
Cuité is not a French word; the correct past participle is cuit.
Mon steak est bien cuité ?
Avoid adding an extra -é; the adjective stays cuit.
↔Alternatives
Mon steak est à point ?
Is my steak medium‑rare?
Le steak est bien cuit ?
Is the steak well cooked?
Est‑ce que mon steak est bien cuit ?
Is my steak well cooked?
Cultural Tip
In France, steak doneness is often described with terms like 'bleu' (very rare), 'saignant' (rare), 'à point' (medium‑rare), 'bien cuit' (well done). Asking 'bien cuit?' usually signals you prefer it fully cooked, but be ready for the chef to suggest the classic French 'à point' as the optimal flavor.