cupcake
masculine
The English phrase 'cupcake' is translated into French as cupcake.
The term cupcake refers to a small cake. It is an English loanword used in informal French.
Meaning: small cake (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec French, the term cupcake is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In France, if you want a miniature cake that is not specifically a 'cupcake', you might ask for a mignardise. These are tiny, elegant sweets often served at the end of a meal in fine dining.
- The rise of the cupcake in France is closely tied to the 'Americanization' of the Parisian pastry shop scene in the early 2010s.
- The word cupcake is an anglicism, a term borrowed directly from English. While common in modern cafes and in Québec, some French language purists in France may prefer to avoid it in written text.
Examples in context
- Les cupcakes dans cette pâtisserie sont incroyables !The cupcakes at this bakery are amazing!
- Ce cupcake est délicieux.This cupcake is delicious.
- Je voudrais un cupcake au chocolat.I would like a chocolate cupcake.
- Il reste un cupcake dans la boîte.There is one cupcake left in the box.
Example conversation
At a bakery, Nathan is choosing a treat.
- NathanEst-ce que vous avez un cupcake ?Do you have a cupcake?
- ManonOui, je peux vous en proposer un.Yes, I can offer you one.
- NathanParfait, je prends ce cupcake.Perfect, I will take this cupcake.
- ManonTrès bien, monsieur.Very well, sir.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cupcake” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
