How to Say “Genoise” in French

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The French word for genoise is génoise.

Did you know?

  • The word génoise is also used in the French textile industry to describe a specific type of heavy, ribbed fabric.
  • The name génoise identifies the cake as a culinary import from the city of Genoa in Italy.
  • In France, génoise is the essential foundation for entremets, a category of complex mousse cakes that English has no single word for.

Examples in context

  • J'ai préparé une génoise pour le gâteau.
    I prepared a sponge cake for the cake.
  • Cette génoise est très légère et moelleuse.
    This sponge cake is very light and fluffy.
  • Tu veux une part de génoise aux fraises ?
    Do you want a slice of strawberry sponge cake?

Example conversation

Manon and Lucas are in the kitchen sharing a dessert.

  1. Manon

    Lucas, goûte cette génoise que j'ai faite.
    Lucas, taste this sponge cake I made.
  2. Lucas

    Elle est délicieuse, Manon, merci !
    It is delicious, Manon, thank you!
  3. Manon

    Je suis ravie qu'elle te plaise.
    I am delighted that you like it.
  4. Lucas

    La génoise est vraiment parfaite.
    The sponge cake is truly perfect.
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