patisserie

Thân thiện

A customer selects a colorful macaron from the patisserie's display case.

Definition

Noun: 1. A bakery that specializes in French pastries and cakes: A shop where French-style baked goods, such as croissants, éclairs, macarons, and tarts, are made and sold. 2. The art or practice of making French pastries: The craft and skill involved in creating delicate French baked goods.

Usage Examples

• As a shop:
  • We bought some delicious croissants from the new patisserie on the high street.
  • The patisserie is famous for its intricate wedding cakes.
• As the practice:
  • She studied patisserie at a culinary school in Paris.
  • His skill in patisserie is evident in the beautiful desserts he creates.

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used to evoke a sense of sophistication, artistry, and high-quality ingredients associated with French baking traditions.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe items related to such a bakery.
  • patisserie chef
  • patisserie counter

Variants and Related Words

• Pâtissier (noun): A (male) pastry chef who specializes in French pastries.
• Pâtissière (noun): A (female) pastry chef who specializes in French pastries.
• Bakery (noun): A more general term for a place where bread and cakes are made and sold. A is a specific type of bakery.
• Boulangerie (noun): A French bakery that specializes primarily in breads and similar baked goods, distinct from a which focuses on pastries and sweets.

Synonyms

• Pastry shop
• French bakery
• Confectionery (though this can also refer to candy shops)

Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no common idioms using the word "patisserie" itself, the concept is central to phrases like:
  • The art of pâtisserie: Referring to the high skill and creativity involved.
  • A master of pâtisserie: Denoting an expert pastry chef.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a bakery specializing in French pastry