papier sulfurisé
/pa.pje syl.fy.ʁi.ze/masculine
The English phrase "parchment paper" is translated into French as papier sulfurisé. Wiktionary also lists papier cuisson.
Meaning: paper used in baking (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| papier sulfurisé | /pa.pje syl.fy.ʁi.ze/ | masculine |
| papier cuisson | masculine |
Which one should you use?
papier sulfurisé is the more precise, technical term referring to the chemically treated paper used in baking. papier cuisson is also a common way to refer to it.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, papier parchemin is a formal term for parchment paper.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because papier is a masculine uncountable noun, you use the partitive article 'du' when saying you need 'some' parchment paper.
How do you pronounce it?
It consists of 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word cuisson is used for everything from baking a cake to the specific level of doneness for a steak, such as cuisson bleue.
- The word papier entered Old French via Old Catalan, showing that the term for paper traveled through the Mediterranean trade routes before reaching France.
- The term papier sulfurisé sounds quite chemical to a modern ear because it refers to a process where the paper is treated with sulfuric acid to create a non-stick surface.
Examples in context
- Pour la préparation de cette recette, vous aurez besoin de papier parchemin.For the preparation of this recipe, you will need parchment paper.
- Je cherche du papier sulfurisé dans la cuisine.I am looking for parchment paper in the kitchen.
- Il faut recouvrir le moule avec du papier sulfurisé.You need to cover the mold with parchment paper.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du papier sulfurisé ?Is there any parchment paper left?
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing to bake cookies.
- ChloéNathan, as-tu du papier sulfurisé pour les biscuits ?Nathan, do you have parchment paper for the cookies?
- NathanOui, je l'ai trouvé dans le tiroir.Yes, I found it in the drawer.
- ChloéParfait, prépare la plaque de cuisson alors.Perfect, prepare the baking sheet then.
- NathanJe m'en occupe tout de suite.I will take care of it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parchment paper” translations and entries papier sulfurisé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuisson, papier, papier sulfurisé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
