Pâtissier (en. Pastry chef)

/pa.ti.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A craftsman who prepares pastries, cakes, and desserts.
The pastry chef at the café prepares delicate éclairs.
Le pâtissier du café prépare des éclairs délicats.
A person who works in a bakery-pastry shop.
He has been a pastry chef for ten years and excels in macarons.
Il est pâtissier depuis dix ans et excelle dans les macarons.
An expert in creating candies and sweet treats.
The pastry chef won an award for his chocolate cake.
Le pâtissier a remporté un prix pour son gâteau au chocolat.

Etymology

From the French word 'pâtisserie', derived from 'pâté', relating to sweet bakery products.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act like a pastry chef
Preparing cakes or desserts.
faire le pâtissier
pastry chef know-how
Technique and expertise in pastry making.
savoir-faire de pâtissier
luxury pastry shop
Establishment specializing in high-end pastry creations.
la pâtisserie de luxe

Related Words

pastry
Establishment where pastries are sold.
pâtisserie
sugar
Main ingredient used in pastry making.
sucre
cream
Ingredient often used in desserts.
crème

Slang Meanings

A pastry chef who innovates a lot in his creations.
This guy is a real crazy pastry chef with his colorful cakes.
Ce type est un vrai pâtissier fou avec ses gâteaux colorés.
A pastry chef who uses too much sugar.
This pastry shop is famous, but the pastry chef is a real sweet tooth.
Cette pâtisserie est célèbre, mais le pâtissier est un vrai sucré.