du gâteau /dy-ɡatˈo/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "piece of cake".

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Source term
piece of cake
Translation
du gâteau
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "du gâteau". Check context for exceptions.

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

Example Sentences

J'ai pris un morceau de gâteau après le dîner.

English: I had a piece of cake after dinner.

A2 · meals&Dining

Elle a mangé un petit morceau de gâteau à la fête.

English: She ate a small piece of cake at the party.

A2 · meals&Dining

Est-ce que je peux avoir un morceau de gâteau, s'il te plaît?

English: Could I please have a piece of cake?

A2 · meals&Dining

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