cake pop
The English phrase "cake pop" is used in French as cake pop.
A cake pop refers to a small ball of cake that is flavored and coated in chocolate or frosting, served on a stick.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the informal expression Gâteau en sucette, which literally means "cake lollipop".
Did you know?
- While cake pop is common, the term sucette normally refers to a lollipop, but it is also the standard French word for a pacifier used by babies.
- When ordering one, you might see it listed as a gourmandise, a word that translates to 'gluttony' but is used affectionately to describe any delightful treat.
- In French bakeries, a 'cake pop' is often classified under the category of mignardises, a term used for bite-sized, delicate sweets served at the end of a meal.
Examples in context
- J'ai préparé des boules de gâteau enrobées de chocolat pour la fête. Les invités ont adoré!I made some chocolate-covered cake balls for the party. The guests loved them!
- Les enfants ont demandé des gâteaux en sucette lors de notre sortie au parc.The kids asked for cake lollipops during our outing to the park.
- Je voudrais un cake pop au chocolat.I would like a chocolate cake pop.
- Est-ce que ce cake pop est à la fraise ?Is this cake pop strawberry flavored?
- Elle a acheté un cake pop pour son goûter.She bought a cake pop for her snack.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a bakery.
- NathanChloé, regarde ce joli cake pop !Chloé, look at this pretty cake pop!
- ChloéOh, il est très mignon, Nathan.Oh, it is very cute, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux tester un cake pop ?Do you want to try a cake pop?
- ChloéOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
