Birotteau (en. Birotteau)

/bi.ʁɔ.tø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of French pastry.

I bought some birotteaux at the bakery this morning.

J'ai acheté des birotteaux à la boulangerie ce matin.

A soft biscuit, often served at ceremonies.

The birotteaux were present at the communion party.

Les birotteaux étaient présents à la fête de communion.

Derived from the term 'birotte,' which refers to a small cake.

to make a birotteau

To do something trivial or playful.

faire un birotteau

to have a taste of birotteau

To refer to something sweet or pleasant.

avoir un goût de birotteau

to be like a birotteau

To be cute or charming.

être comme un birotteau

bakery

An establishment where bread and pastries are made and sold.

boulangerie

pastry shop

A bakery product made from sweet or savory dough.

pâtisserie

sugar

A sweetening substance used in the preparation of many desserts.

sucre

Refers to a cheerful and lively person.

Look at that guy, he's a real birotteau, always laughing.

Regarde ce gars, c'est un vrai birotteau, toujours en train de rire.

Expresses a fun or light-hearted situation.

That evening was a birotteau, we didn't get bored for a second.

Cette soirée était un birotteau, on ne s'est pas ennuyés une seconde.