French Idiom · Intermediate
C'est du gâteau
It's a piece of cake / It's easy
Pronunciation: say doo gah-TOH
Meaning
To describe something as very easy to do or accomplish.
Example
Ne t'inquiète pas pour cet examen, c'est du gâteau si tu as bien étudié.
Don't worry about this exam, it's a piece of cake if you've studied well.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice C'est du gâteau out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French idiom.