Madeline Meaning in English
word
/ˈmædəɫɪn/
MAD-uh-lin
/ˈmædəlɪn/
MAD-uh-lin
Definition
A madeline is a small, soft French sponge cake, usually shaped like a shell. It is often lightly sweet and commonly eaten as a snack or with tea or coffee.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the pastry, not a common everyday English word outside food contexts. Often capitalized less than proper names, but learners should note that 'Madeleine' is also a female name, so context matters.
Spanish: magdalena (pastelito) - madeleinePortuguese (BR): madeleine - bolinho madeleinePortuguese (PT): madeleine - bolo madeleineChinese (Simplified): 玛德琳蛋糕Chinese (Traditional): 瑪德琳蛋糕Hindi: मैडलीन केकArabic: كعكة مادلينBengali: ম্যাডেলিন (ফরাসি কেক)Russian: мадлен (французское пирожное)Japanese: マドレーヌ（フランスの焼き菓子）Vietnamese: bánh madeleine - bánh vỏ sò PhápKorean: 마들렌 (프랑스 과자)Turkish: madlen (Fransız keki)Urdu: میڈلین (فرانسیسی کیک)Indonesian: madeleine (kue Prancis berbentuk kerang)
Example Sentences
I ate a madeline with my coffee this morning.
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The bakery sells lemon madelines.
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She baked a tray of madelines for the party.
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These madelines are so good that I can't stop at one.
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I brought some homemade madelines if you want something sweet.
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That café does amazing chocolate madelines on weekends.
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