Millefeuille

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /mil.fwɑɪ/

Definitions of millefeuille

noun a type of pastry made up of multiple layers of puff pastry and cream or custard filling

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a millefeuille pastry for the first time.

A2 The bakery down the street makes delicious millefeuille desserts.

B1 The chef prepared a stunning millefeuille with layers of puff pastry and cream.

B2 The millefeuille at the French bakery was a work of art, with delicate layers and a perfect balance of flavors.

C1 The millefeuille served at the Michelin-starred restaurant was a gastronomic masterpiece.

C2 The intricate layers of the millefeuille dessert were a testament to the pastry chef's skill and precision.

Examples of millefeuille in a Sentence

formal The pastry chef created a delicate millefeuille with layers of puff pastry and pastry cream.

informal I can't resist a good millefeuille from the bakery down the street.

slang That millefeuille was so bomb, I could eat it every day.

figurative The project was like a millefeuille, with multiple layers of complexity that needed to be carefully managed.

Grammatical Forms of millefeuille

plural

millefeuilles

comparative

more millefeuille

superlative

most millefeuille

present tense

enjoy millefeuille

future tense

will eat millefeuille

perfect tense

have eaten millefeuille

continuous tense

is eating millefeuille

singular

millefeuille

positive degree

very millefeuille

infinitive

to eat millefeuille

gerund

eating millefeuille

participle

eaten millefeuille

Origin and Evolution of millefeuille

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'millefeuille' originated in France.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of pastry with multiple layers, the term 'millefeuille' has since evolved to also refer to a layered dessert or dish with various components.