chantilly
/ʃɑ̃.ti.ji/
chantilly is the French word for chantilly, a type of whipped cream sweetened with sugar.
In a culinary context, the word is most frequently used as an adjective following the noun crème to form the phrase crème chantilly, which means chantilly cream.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between different types of cream: crème chantilly specifically refers to sweetened whipped cream, whereas crème fouettée refers to plain whipped cream that has no added sugar or flavoring.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɑ̃.ti.ji/
Did you know?
- In France, the word chantilly also refers to a delicate, handmade bobbin lace known for its floral patterns.
- While the name sounds like a specific recipe, it actually refers to the town of 'Chantilly' in France. Legend suggests a chef created this cream for the Prince de Condé at his magnificent château there.
- The town of Chantilly still hosts exhibitions and events celebrating both the lace and the cream that made its name world-famous.
Examples in context
- Le Château de Chantilly est un joyau de l'architecture française.The Château de Chantilly is a jewel of French architecture.
- J'ai acheté une boîte de crème Chantilly pour le dessert.I bought a can of whipped cream for dessert.
- Je voudrais une tarte avec de la chantilly.I would like a tart with whipped cream.
- Est-ce qu'il reste de la chantilly ?Is there any whipped cream left?
- Ajoute un peu de chantilly sur le chocolat.Add a little whipped cream on the chocolate.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are at a café.
- EmmaTu veux quoi comme boisson, Hugo ?What drink do you want, Hugo?
- HugoUn chocolat chaud avec de la chantilly, s'il vous plaît.A hot chocolate with whipped cream, please.
- EmmaC'est gourmand ! Je prends la même chose.That's indulgent! I'll have the same thing.
- HugoLa chantilly rend tout meilleur.Whipped cream makes everything better.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chantilly, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
