hachette
/a.ʃɛt/feminine
The French word for hatchet is hachette.
hachette refers to a small axe.
Meaning: small axe (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /a.ʃɛt/.
Did you know?
- The world's largest publishing group, Hachette Livre, takes its name from the word hachette.
- In French slang, the word hacher can be used to describe a fragmented or choppy voice connection during a phone call.
- The word hacher is used in French cooking to describe 'mincing' meat, such as for a tartare.
Examples in context
- J'ai utilisé une hache pour couper du bois hier.I used a hatchet to chop wood yesterday.
- Mon grand-père est un expert avec la hache.My grandfather is an expert with the hatchet.
- Cette hachette est parfaite pour l'artisanat.This hatchet is perfect for crafting.
- J'utilise une hachette pour faire du feu.I use a hatchet to make a fire.
- Cette petite hachette est très tranchante.This little hatchet is very sharp.
- Il a acheté une hachette pour le camping.He bought a hatchet for camping.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are preparing a campfire in the woods.
- LucasChloé, as-tu la hachette ?Chloé, do you have the hatchet?
- ChloéOui, elle est dans mon sac.Yes, it is in my bag.
- LucasPeux-tu me donner la hachette ?Can you give me the hatchet?
- ChloéTiens, fais attention avec ça.Here, be careful with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hatchet” translations and entries hachette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
