The French word for cake is “gâteau”. This term is commonly used to refer to various types of cakes, from simple homemade cakes to elaborate pastries. The pronunciation of “gâteau” is roughly “gah-toh,” with a soft “g” sound at the beginning and a silent “t” at the end.
For example, if you want to say “I would like a piece of cake” in French, you would say, “Je voudrais un morceau de gâteau.”
Understanding how to say “gâteau” can be particularly useful if you are traveling in a French-speaking country or if you are exploring French cuisine. It’s a word that you’ll often encounter in bakeries and restaurants.