She’s A French Teacher And Writer Dishing Everything You Need To Know About “Baquette Etiquette” When Visiting France And Indulging In Some Fresh-Baked Dough
Have you ever envisioned yourself visiting the dreamy city of Paris, France, walking around toting a baguette in your arms or tote bag?
While it’s somewhat of a stereotype in pop culture, it’s no secret that French people love their baguettes and take them very seriously. As someone who’s had the privilege of visiting Paris, I can tell you there are few things more delicious than high-quality, freshly baked French bread.
If you’re traveling to France soon or have a general fascination with French culture and food, you’ll probably love learning about ‘baguette etiquette’ from this content creator.
Cécilia (@hellofrenchnyc) is a French teacher, content creator, and writer based in New York City who travels back and forth between France and the U.S. and is passionate about teaching Americans about the French language and culture.
Cécilia recently went viral on TikTok after she posted a video all about how to order and eat beautiful baguettes in France to make that experience much more authentic!
The first step is to order a baguette from a bakery. Cécilia then explains how to order a baguette that’s baked to your liking.
“If you like your baguette crispy, then you should order ‘une baguette bien cuite,'” says Cécilia.
That means you’ll be asking for a baguette that’s ‘well-cooked.’
“If you like it on the softer side, then you would order ‘une baguette pas trop cuite,'” says Cécilia.
Oleksandra Voinova – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual person
This order will get you a baguette that’s not too baked or cooked. There’s a big difference between the two, so go ahead and pick the style you like best!
Remember when you’re ordering from people in France to say ‘please’ or ‘s’il vous plaît,’ and ‘thank you’ or ‘merci!’
Once you’ve acquired your big, beautiful baguette, Cécilia says you should go ahead and eat ‘le croûton de pain,’ which means the end of the bread.
After all, no one usually goes for the end piece, so go ahead and eat it yourself while the bread is still fresh. It’s like a little treat for your trip home.
Later in her video, Cécilia explains that during a casual day or night at home, French people often use their hands to tear up pieces of baguette for eating.
However, if you’re hosting a gathering and want your baguette pieces to be more uniform, you can cut small pieces using a knife to make a bread basket or ‘un panier de pain.’
And voilà! That is all the baguette etiquette tips you need to make your Parisian dreams come true.
Thanks for the lesson, Cécilia!
@hellofrenchnyc The French take their baguettes seriously! ??? The baguette is a staple food in French culture and you can find them in any bakery (??une boulangerie) in France. UNESCO even added it to its list of intangible cultural heritage items in 2022. More than six billion baguettes are produced each year in France* and it must contain only four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast (??la farine, l’eau, le sel et la levure). Learn how to order and eat this iconic bread the French way! French Recap Steps: 1. ? Commander la baguette (order the baguette) – Bonjour ! Une baguette s’il vous plaît (Hello/Hi! One baguette, please) – Merci beaucoup, bonne journée, au revoir (Thank you so much, have a nice day, goodbye) 2. ? Manger le croûton de pain (eat the tip of the bread) – The tip can also be called ‘le cul de la baguette’ (literally: the ass of the baguette) 3. ? Couper la baguette (cut the baguette) – French people often use their hands to tear the bread into small pieces, but you can also use a knife ?? French vocab: – Une baguette bien cuite: a well-baked/cooked baguette – Une baguette pas trop cuite: a baguette not too baked/cooked – Une demi-baguette: a half baguette – Le croûton: the end/tip of the bread – Croustillante: crispy – Dorée: golden ? Do you like baguettes? What other French food would you like to learn about? ? Baguettes from Boulangerie Basil *Source: Reuters and New York Times, 2022 . . . #French #learnfrench #baguette #bakery #boulangerie #paris #france #frenchfood #frenchbread
? Gypsy Jazz violin band playing at a corner in Paris(1380719) – ricca
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