English Expression · Intermediate
Napoleon cake
A millefeuille pastry
Pronunciation: say Napoleon cake
Meaning
A millefeuille pastry.
Example
Desserts are ordinary. Commercial bakery fare like chocolate-mousse cake, wedges of Napoleon cake or raspberry torte is certainly acceptable, although unexciting.
Desserts are ordinary. Commercial bakery fare like chocolate-mousse cake, wedges of Napoleon cake or raspberry torte is certainly acceptable, although unexciting.
Practice tips
- Practice Napoleon cake out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.