hachis parmentier
/a.ʃi paʁ.mɑ̃.tje/masculine
The English phrase shepherd's pie is translated into French as hachis parmentier.
The term refers to a kind of meat pie.
Meaning: kind of meat pie (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term pâté chinois is used to refer to shepherd's pie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun hachis parmentier is masculine.
Did you know?
- While the French name celebrates an agronomist, the Canadian French version, pâté chinois, translates to 'Chinese pie' despite having no connection to China.
- Unlike the English 'shepherd's pie' which specifically implies lamb, hachis parmentier is almost always made with beef.
- The term hachis parmentier honors Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, a man who dedicated his life to making the potato a staple of the French diet.
Examples in context
- Je vais cuisiner un délicieux hachis Parmentier ce soir.I'm going to cook a delicious shepherd's pie tonight.
- J'adore le hachis parmentier.I love shepherd's pie.
- Le hachis parmentier est prêt.The shepherd's pie is ready.
- Voulez-vous un hachis parmentier ?Do you want a shepherd's pie?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are eating dinner at home.
- GabrielTu aimes mon hachis parmentier ?Do you like my shepherd's pie?
- EmmaOui, il est délicieux, Gabriel.Yes, it is delicious, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe peux t'en donner plus.I can give you more.
- EmmaNon merci, je n'ai plus faim.No thanks, I am no longer hungry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shepherd's pie” translations and entries hachis parmentier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hachis, hachis parmentier, parmentier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
