How to Say ‘A small cake’ in French
Un petit gâteau
uhn puh-tee gah-toh
[uhn puh-tee gah-toh]
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a / one
Indefinite article before a masculine singular noun.
Un petit gâteau suffira pour l'anniversaire.
A small cake will be enough for the birthday.
petit
[puh-tee]
small / little
Describes something as small in size or modest.
Un petit gâteau avec une bougie serait parfait.
A small cake with a candle would be perfect.
gâteau
[gah-toh]
cake
A sweet dessert, often for birthdays or celebrations.
Un petit gâteau pour notre anniversaire de mariage, s'il vous plaît.
A small cake for our wedding anniversary, please.
Guides for French learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer