robot pâtissier
The English phrase "stand mixer" is translated into French as robot pâtissier.
The term robot pâtissier is the standard way to refer to a stand mixer used for baking and dough preparation.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, robot pâtissier translates to "pastry robot". In this context, robot refers to a kitchen appliance and pâtissier refers to pastry making.
Did you know?
- The word robot in this phrase is derived from the Czech word robota, which originally meant 'drudgery' or 'forced labor'.
- The term pâtissier in robot pâtissier is used because French culture maintains a strict professional distinction between a boulanger who makes bread and a pâtissier who makes sweets.
- If you ask for a 'mixer' in a French kitchen, you may be handed a hand blender rather than a stand mixer.
Examples in context
- Je prépare ma pâte à gâteau avec mon robot de cuisine.I'm preparing my cake batter with my stand mixer.
- J'apprécie la polyvalence de mon batteur sur socle.I appreciate the versatility of my stand mixer.
- J'ai besoin d'un nouveau robot pâtissier.I need a new stand mixer.
- Le robot pâtissier est sur le plan de travail.The stand mixer is on the countertop.
- Est-ce que ce robot pâtissier est performant ?Is this stand mixer powerful?
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a cake.
- ManonGabriel, peux-tu sortir le robot pâtissier ?Gabriel, can you get the stand mixer out?
- GabrielBien sûr, il est dans le placard.Of course, it is in the cupboard.
- ManonMerci, je vais préparer la pâte.Thank you, I am going to prepare the dough.
- GabrielLaisse-moi t'aider avec le robot pâtissier.Let me help you with the stand mixer.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pâtissier, robot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
