How to Say ‘A cake’ in French
Un gâteau
uhn gah-toh
[uhn gah-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [t] in [gâteau] is not pronounced, so it sounds like (gah-toh). Many French words ending in [eau] have this [oh] sound: [cadeau], [château].
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a / an
An indefinite article used with a masculine singular noun.
Un gâteau est sur la table pour son anniversaire.
A cake is on the table for his/her birthday.
gâteau
[gah-toh]
cake
A cake, often eaten for birthdays or celebrations.
Le gâteau au chocolat est parfait pour un anniversaire.
The chocolate cake is perfect for a birthday.
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