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    Saint-honoré (en. Saint honoré)

    /sɛ̃.t‿ɔ.nɔ.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dessert made of small cream puffs filled with pastry cream and arranged in a crown.
    The saint-honoré is often served on special occasions.
    Le saint-honoré est souvent servi lors des grandes occasions.
    A famous cake from French pastry.
    I love to eat a saint-honoré with my coffee.
    J'adore manger un saint-honoré avec mon café.

    Etymology

    Name inspired by Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Saint-Honoré
    Refers to the cake or the patron saint of bakers.
    Saint-Honoré
    homemade
    A homemade saint-honoré is often better than the ones from pastry shops.
    faits maison
    for the holidays
    The saint-honoré is often prepared for holidays and birthdays.
    pour les fêtes

    Related Words

    cake
    A sweet dessert, often served on special occasions.
    gâteau
    pastry
    The art of making desserts, particularly cakes and tarts.
    pâtisserie
    pastry cream
    A thick cream used in many desserts, including the saint-honoré.
    crème pâtissière

    Slang Meanings

    A reference to wealth or sophistication.
    This restaurant serves dishes and desserts that are just very saint-honoré!
    Ce restaurant sert des plats et des desserts qui sont juste très saint-honoré!
    A special occasion, such as a birthday.
    Let's meet for a saint-honoré, it's my birthday!
    On se retrouve pour un saint-honoré, c'est mon anniversaire!