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    Gâteaux (en. Cakes)

    /ɡɑ.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pastry or dessert that is often baked.
    Chocolate cake is one of the most popular cakes.
    Le gâteau au chocolat est un des gâteaux les plus populaires.
    Mixture of flour, eggs, and other ingredients prepared for baking.
    To make cakes, you need to follow a precise recipe.
    Pour faire des gâteaux, il faut suivre une recette précise.
    Party product often decorated, served at special events.
    They brought a beautiful wedding cake.
    Ils ont apporté un gâteau de mariage magnifique.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gatel', diminutive of 'gate', which means 'food'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    birthday cake
    A cake specially prepared to celebrate a birthday.
    gâteau d'anniversaire
    yogurt cake
    A type of cake made with yogurt in the batter.
    gâteau au yaourt
    Easter cake
    A traditional cake served at Easter.
    gâteau de pâques

    Related Words

    spoil
    To make someone too pampered or overly surrounded by attention.
    gâter
    dry cake
    A type of cookie or cake that is less soft and more crispy.
    gâteau sec
    wedding cake
    A cake often elaborate and symbolic served during wedding ceremonies.
    gâteau de mariage

    Slang Meanings

    A cake that is exceptionally good.
    This cake is to die for!
    Ce gâteau est une tuerie !
    A homemade cake that has style.
    Look at this cake, it’s so beautiful!
    Regarde ce gâteau, il est trop beau !