gâteau /ɡatˈo/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "cake".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Objets Quotidiens

Source term
cake
Translation
gâteau
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form gâteau
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural gâteaus
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le gâteau
Examples
C'est le gâteau.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Objets Quotidiens.

Example Sentences

Nous avons un grand gâteau.

English: We have a big cake.

A1 · Everyday Objects

Elle prépare un gros gâteau pour mon anniversaire.

English: She makes a big cake for my birthday.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Le gâteau est au chocolat et très sucré.

English: The cake is chocolate and very sweet.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Je veux une part de gâteau, s'il vous plaît.

English: I want one piece of cake, please.

A1 · foodAndDrink

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