パフェ
ぱふぇ
noun
parfait
1.
parfait, layered dessert
A tall glass dessert made with layers of ice cream, whipped cream, fruit, sauce, and other toppings. A popular dessert in Japanese cafes and restaurants.
チョコレートパフェを注文した。
I ordered a chocolate parfait.
この店のフルーツパフェは人気がある。
This shop's fruit parfait is popular.
季節限定のイチゴパフェが出たので食べに行きたい。
A seasonal limited-edition strawberry parfait is out, so I want to go try it.
USAGE:
Parfaits in Japan are typically served in tall glasses and are more elaborate than Western versions, featuring artistic layering of ice cream, fruit, whipped cream, cake, and sauces. They are a staple dessert at cafes, family restaurants, and specialty parfait shops.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- チョコレートパフェ (chocolate parfait)
- フルーツパフェ (fruit parfait)
- 抹茶パフェ (matcha parfait)
- パフェを食べる (eat a parfait)
ETYMOLOGY:
From French "parfait" (perfect). The Japanese version is quite different from the French original, which is a frozen dessert.