gâteau aux fraises
The English phrase "strawberry cake" is translated into French as gâteau aux fraises.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gâteau (cake), aux (a contraction of à + les, meaning with the or with) and fraises (strawberries).
Did you know?
- In France, a gâteau aux fraises is often a simple sponge cake, but if you want a fancy strawberry cake with cream and meringue, you should ask for a fraisier.
- While gâteau means 'cake', it is also used in French to describe a 'clump' or 'mass' of something, such as un gâteau de neige for a snowball.
- The word gâteau shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'waste', stemming from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'.
Examples in context
- Puis-je avoir un gâteau aux fraises, s'il vous plaît?May I have a strawberry cake, please?
- Je veux un gâteau aux fraises, c'est trop bon!I want a strawberry cake, it's so good!
- Tu connais une bonne recette de gâteau aux fraises?Do you know a good strawberry cake recipe?
- Ce gâteau aux fraises, c'est une tuerie!This strawberry cake is amazing!
- Le gâteau aux fraises est un dessert très apprécié en France.Strawberry cake is a highly appreciated dessert in France.
- Offrons un gâteau aux fraises à nos hôtes pour les accueillir chaleureusement.Let's offer a strawberry cake to our guests to welcome them warmly.
- Viens, je t'ai préparé un super gâteau aux fraises!Come on, I made an awesome strawberry cake for you!
- On se retrouve chez moi pour déguster un gâteau aux fraises?Shall we meet at my place to enjoy a strawberry cake?
- Je voudrais un gâteau aux fraises, s'il vous plaît.I would like a strawberry cake, please.
- Ce gâteau aux fraises est vraiment délicieux.This strawberry cake is really delicious.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du gâteau aux fraises ?Is there any strawberry cake left?
Example conversation
A small bakery in Paris where Nathan and Chloé are having dessert.
- NathanTu aimes ton gâteau aux fraises, Chloé ?Do you like your strawberry cake, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, il est excellent et très frais.Yes, it is excellent and very fresh.
- NathanJe vais en commander une autre part.I am going to order another slice.
- ChloéC'est une très bonne idée, Nathan.That is a very good idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aux, gâteau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
