cupcakes
The English phrase 'cupcakes' is translated into French as cupcakes.
The term is used to describe small cakes baked in a paper cup and often topped with frosting.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, you might encounter the term gâteau en tasse as a descriptive alternative to the anglicism cupcakes to adhere to stricter French language laws.
- Despite using the English word cupcakes, French recipes often replace the American-style frosting with a ganache or crème au beurre to suit local tastes.
- In France, cupcakes are often associated with the 'American' style of baking, and you will frequently see them sold in specialized 'cake design' boutiques rather than traditional French 'boulangeries'.
Examples in context
- Le prof de Matthew a apporté des cupcakes en classe pour le plaisir de tous.Matthew's teacher brought cupcakes to class for everyone to enjoy.This sentence shows how someone might bring cupcakes to a classroom to share with others.Tatoeba #13881379 by menaud, translation #11590077 by Amastan
- J'adore ces cupcakes au chocolat.I love these chocolate cupcakes.
- Elle a préparé des cupcakes pour l'anniversaire.She prepared cupcakes for the birthday.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are sharing a snack in a park.
- LéaTu veux goûter mes cupcakes ?Do you want to taste my cupcakes?
- GabrielOui, ils ont l'air délicieux !Yes, they look delicious!
- LéaMerci, j'ai mis beaucoup de glaçage.Thanks, I put a lot of frosting on them.
- GabrielC'est parfait, merci Léa.It's perfect, thanks Léa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
