ˈfɪleɪ ˈfɪlɪt ˈfɪleɪ ˈfɪlɪt ˈfɪ.lɪt ˈfɪ.lɪt cut into filets filet the fish decorate with a lace of geometric designs lace having a square mesh a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef