cobbler aux pêches
The English phrase peach cobbler is translated into French as cobbler aux pêches.
This phrase refers to a dessert made of baked peaches topped with a thick crust of batter or dough. Because a cobbler is a specific Anglo-American dessert, the English word cobbler is retained in French instead of using a generic French term like un dessert aux pêches.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, cobbler aux pêches means 'cobbler with peaches', where aux is a contraction of à les (to/with the).
Did you know?
- While cobbler is used for the dessert, the French word for a shoe repairman is cordonnier. Using the English word cobbler to describe a person in France would be an anglicism.
- In French culinary circles, a cobbler is distinguished from a crumble by the texture of its topping. A crumble must have a sandy consistency, whereas a cobbler features a biscuit-like dough.
- A cobbler aux pêches is viewed as a foreign specialty in France. You are far more likely to find it in a modern bistro or a recipe book than in a traditional neighborhood boulangerie.
Examples in context
- J'aime beaucoup le cobbler aux pêches.I really like peach cobbler.
- Le cobbler aux pêches est encore chaud.The peach cobbler is still warm.
- Veux-tu un cobbler aux pêches pour le dessert ?Do you want a peach cobbler for dessert?
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are finishing a meal at home.
- LucasTu veux goûter mon cobbler aux pêches ?Do you want to taste my peach cobbler?
- ManonOh oui, il a l'air délicieux !Oh yes, it looks delicious!
- LucasJe l'ai préparé ce matin pour toi.I prepared it this morning for you.
- ManonMerci Lucas, tu es très gentil.Thank you Lucas, you are very kind.
