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French for Shopping
What Will You Find at a French Pâtisserie?
What are ten things you might find in a French cake shop, or pâtisserie? Hear the French for different types of cakes and pastries, pastry ingredients and the words for those working in the cake shop.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Now we can see what we’ve learned.
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| cake | le gâteau |
| chocolate cake | le gâteau au chocolat |
| chocolate éclair | un éclair au chocolat |
| cone of profiteroles | le croquembouche |
| dessert | le dessert |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| master pastry chef | le maître pâtissier |
| mille-feuille, vanilla slice | le mille-feuille |
| pastry | la pâtisserie |
| pastry cook, baker | le pâtissier, la pâtissière |
| pastry cream | la crème pâtissière |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Why French Bakeries Matter: The Importance of the Boulangerie in France
Discover why the French bakery is central to daily life in France, from fresh baguettes…
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Shopping – At the Pâtisserie
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary for at the pâtisserie in France.
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of this topic.
