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French Cakes and Pastries – HearSay

French A1

Discover the delicious world of French cakes while you practice your listening and speaking skills on the go. Master the vocabulary you need to order your favorite treats at a Parisian patisserie.

Lessons

Visiting the patisserie
Camille welcomes Julien to the bakery and he looks at the display of delicious cakes.
Vocabulary
- la pâtisserie (the pastry shop)
- le gâteau (the cake)
- le boulanger (the baker)
- la vitrine (the display case)
- l'éclair (the éclair)
- commander (to order)
Objectives
- Identify common French pastries
- Greet a shopkeeper
Choosing a sweet treat
Julien decides which cakes to buy for his family's weekend dessert.
Vocabulary
- le chocolat (the chocolate)
- la vanille (the vanilla)
- la fraise (the strawberry)
- le dessert (the dessert)
- sucré (sweet)
- délicieux (delicious)
Objectives
- Ask for a specific item
- Express simple preferences
Baking a fresh cake
Camille explains the basic ingredients she uses to bake her famous cakes.
Vocabulary
- la farine (the flour)
- le sucre (the sugar)
- le beurre (the butter)
- l'œuf (the egg)
- la crème (the cream)
- cuire (to bake)
Objectives
- Name basic baking ingredients
- Describe a recipe simply
Cakes for special occasions
Julien asks about the traditional Galette des Rois for an upcoming January celebration.
Vocabulary
- la fête (the party)
- la couronne (the crown)
- la fève (the charm)
- le roi (the king)
- la reine (the queen)
- partager (to share)
Objectives
- Talk about French traditions
- Discuss celebratory foods
Enjoying the dessert
Julien pays for his order and gets ready to take the delicious cakes home.
Vocabulary
- la part (the slice)
- la boîte (the box)
- l'assiette (the plate)
- payer (to pay)
- manger (to eat)
- bon appétit (enjoy your meal)
Objectives
- Pay for a purchase
- Express satisfaction with food

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