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Gateau: meaning, definitions and examples

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gateau

 

[ หˆษกรฆtษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dessert

A rich, elaborate cake, typically a sponge cake soaked in syrup and layered with jam, cream, or fruit.

Synonyms

cake, pastry, torte

Examples of usage

  • The gateau was beautifully decorated with fresh berries and whipped cream.
  • She baked a gateau for the special occasion.
Context #2 | Noun

French cuisine

A type of rich, dense cake, often layered with fruit, nuts, or chocolate.

Synonyms

cake, pastry, torte

Examples of usage

  • The gateau is a popular dessert in French cuisine.
  • I ordered a slice of gateau for dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "gateau" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kuchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธั€ั–ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรขteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุนูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dort

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‹็ณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ torta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tort

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastel

Etymology

The word 'gateau' originated from the French language, where it means 'cake'. It has been used in English to refer to rich, elaborate cakes, often associated with French cuisine. Gateaux are typically served as desserts for special occasions or celebrations, and they can be made with various ingredients such as sponge cake, syrup, jam, cream, fruit, nuts, or chocolate. The tradition of serving gateaux has been passed down through generations, and they continue to be a popular choice for those with a sweet tooth.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,978, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.