pâtisserie
/pa.ti.sʁi/
The English phrase "pastry shop" is translated into French as pâtisserie.
In France, a pâtisserie is often a specialized shop that focuses on high-end desserts, distinct from a boulangerie which focuses on bread.
Which one should you use?
The word pâtisserie is used to mean both the physical shop and the individual pastries sold within it.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add an 's' to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
/pa.ti.sʁi/ (3 syllables)
Did you know?
- When entering a pâtisserie, it is considered a social faux pas to not say Bonjour to the staff before asking for a treat, regardless of how busy the shop is.
- The term pâtisserie shares a root with the English word 'paste', as both derive from the Latin 'pasta' meaning dough.
- French culture uses the word gourmandise to describe the pleasure of eating treats from a pâtisserie, a concept that has no direct single-word equivalent in English.
Examples in context
- La pâtisserie est ouverte.The pastry shop is open.This sentence is useful for stating that the pâtisserie is open.Tatoeba #6379920 by felix63, translation #6736517 by Eccles17
- Les prix dans cette pâtisserie sont très élevés.The prices in this pastry shop are very high.This sentence is useful for discussing the prices in a pâtisserie.Tatoeba #3259875 by Aiji, translation #3259876 by CM
- Je vais à la pâtisserie. Veux-tu m'accompagner ?I'm going to the pastry shop. Do you want to come with me?This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to go to a pâtisserie.Tatoeba #5983995 by christian63, translation #6014403 by zumley
- Bonjour! Où est la pâtisserie la plus proche?Hello! Where is the nearest pastry shop?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are walking in the city center.
- NathanRegarde cette jolie pâtisserie.Look at this pretty pastry shop.
- ManonElle est magnifique, Nathan.It is magnificent, Nathan.
- NathanOn achète des éclairs dans cette pâtisserie ?Shall we buy some eclairs in this pastry shop?
- ManonOui, bonne idée !Yes, good idea!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pâtisserie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pâtisserie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
