Bonjour! French whisks are versatile, all rounder whisks that can be used in most applications. Their wires are thicker than a piano whisk (also known as a balloon whisk), meaning they can deal with heavier ingredients. The tapered end means the whisk can fit into the corners of pots and pans to scrape up ingredients and make sure they don't burn. Perfect for sauces, emulsifications, cake batter, custards and pancakes.