Gateau

Pronunciation: /ɡæˈtoʊ/

Definitions of gateau

noun a term used in French cuisine to refer to a variety of cakes and pastries

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat gateau at birthday parties.

A2 She baked a gateau for her friend's wedding.

B1 The gateau was beautifully decorated with fresh fruit.

B2 The French gateau was the highlight of the dessert table.

C1 The gateau served at the Michelin-starred restaurant was a work of art.

C2 The gateau made by the renowned pastry chef was featured in a culinary magazine.

Examples of gateau in a Sentence

formal The gateau served at the event was a decadent chocolate creation.

informal I can't resist a slice of gateau, it's so delicious!

slang Let's grab some gateau and have a cozy night in.

figurative Her smile was like a sweet gateau, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of gateau

• plural: gateaux
• comparative: more gateau
• superlative: most gateau
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: gateau
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of gateau

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gateau' originated from the Old French word 'gaite', meaning joy or merriment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gateau' evolved to refer to a rich, elaborate cake typically enjoyed during celebrations or special occasions.