mixeur
/mik.sœʁ/masculine
The English word "mixer" can be translated into French as mixeur. Wiktionary also lists batte-beurre and robot mixeur.
Meaning: machine that mixes or beats ingredients (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mixeur | /mik.sœʁ/ | masculine |
| batte-beurre | feminine | |
| robot mixeur | masculine |
This term refers to a machine used for mixing or beating ingredients.
Which one should you use?
You may also see robot mixeur used. If you are specifically referring to a butter churn or a device used to beat butter, use the feminine noun batte-beurre.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mixeur is a masculine noun, so you would say un mixeur to mean "a mixer".
How do you pronounce it?
/mik.sœʁ/
Did you know?
- The word robot in robot mixeur comes from the Czech word robota, which originally meant 'drudgery' or 'forced servitude'.
- In French, the term robot does not just mean a mechanical humanoid, but is used broadly for many automated kitchen appliances.
- While mixeur is used for blending, the term batteur is often used for the handheld electric beaters common in English kitchens.
Examples in context
- Je vais utiliser mon nouveau mélangeur pour préparer un délicieux smoothie.I will use my new mixer to prepare a delicious smoothie.
- Le chef utilise un batteur professionnel pour mélanger les ingrédients de sa recette secrète.The chef is using a professional mixer to mix the ingredients of his secret recipe.
- Le mixeur est sur le plan de travail.The mixer is on the countertop.
- J'ai besoin d'un mixeur pour faire cette soupe.I need a mixer to make this soup.
- Est-ce que ce mixeur est facile à nettoyer ?Is this mixer easy to clean?
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are in the kitchen preparing a smoothie.
- LéaNathan, où est le mixeur ?Nathan, where is the mixer?
- NathanIl est dans le placard, sous le robot.It is in the cupboard, under the food processor.
- LéaMerci, je vais préparer les fruits.Thanks, I am going to prepare the fruit.
- NathanD'accord, je m'occupe de l'eau.Okay, I'll take care of the water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mixer” translations and entries mixeur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mixeur, robot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
