galette des rois
king cake (Epiphany cake)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡa.lɛt de ʁwa/
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Cultural Note
The galette des rois is a round puff pastry filled with frangipane (almond cream). Bakeries sell millions of them throughout January. The youngest person hides under the table and decides who gets each slice, ensuring a fair distribution.
📝 Example Sentences
Qui veut une part de galette des rois ?
Who wants a slice of king cake?
J'ai trouvé la fève dans la galette des rois !
I found the charm in the king cake!