palmiers
palmiers is the French term for heart-shaped puff pastry cookies made with sugar.
Did you know?
- The palmier belongs to the category of viennoiseries, a term for breakfast pastries that actually originates from Vienna rather than France.
- In some parts of France, particularly in the South, these are occasionally referred to as oreillers, which means 'pillows'.
- The word palmier is also used in French architecture to describe a decorative ornament carved in the shape of a palm leaf.
Examples in context
- J'adore les palmiers du boulanger local.I love the palmiers from the local bakery.
- Je vais acheter des palmiers pour le dessert.I'm going to buy some palmiers for dessert.
- J'adore les palmiers au sucre.I love sugar palmiers.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des palmiers ?Are there any palmiers left?
- Ces palmiers sont très croustillants.These palmiers are very crunchy.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are sharing a snack at home.
- NathanTu veux manger des palmiers, Manon ?Do you want to eat some palmiers, Manon?
- ManonOui, s'il te plaît, Nathan.Yes, please, Nathan.
- NathanLes palmiers sont délicieux ici.The palmiers are delicious here.
- ManonC'est vrai, ils sont parfaits.It's true, they are perfect.
