Charlotte (en. Charlotte)

/ʃaʁ.lɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Dessert composed of biscuits or sponge cake, often filled with fruit or cream.

She made a strawberry charlotte for dessert.

Elle a préparé une charlotte aux fraises pour le dessert.

Faithful or loving woman.

In the novel, the character of the charlotte is very attached to her lover.

Dans le roman, le personnage de la charlotte est très attaché à son amant.

Derived from the proper name 'Charlotte', referring to Queen Charlotte of Saxony.

Strawberry charlotte

Dessert made with strawberries and cream.

Charlotte aux fraises

Russian charlotte

Pastry of Russian origin, usually made with cream and jelly.

Charlotte russe

Pastry

Art of preparing desserts.

pâtisserie

Cake

Sweet preparation baked in the oven.

gâteau

Endearing term for a sweet woman.

She is really my charlotte, always there for me.

Elle est vraiment ma charlotte, toujours là pour moi.

Expression of surprise or admiration.

When I saw her cooking skills, I said 'she's a real charlotte!'

Quand j'ai vu ses talents en cuisine, j'ai dit 'c'est une vraie charlotte !'