gâteau
cake
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡɑ.to/
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Cultural Note
The French distinguish between 'gâteau' (cake, more homestyle) and 'pâtisserie' (refined pastry). Birthday cakes in France are often simple — a chocolate fondant or a fruit tart rather than the heavily frosted layer cakes common in the US. The phrase 'c'est du gâteau' means 'it's a piece of cake' (easy).
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai préparé un gâteau au chocolat pour ton anniversaire.
I made a chocolate cake for your birthday.
Ce gâteau est un vrai délice, quelle est la recette ?
This cake is a real delight, what is the recipe?