Cool MateMeaning of Trifle
In simple words: A dessert made of layers, usually with fruit, cream, and cake.
Trifle in a sentence
How to use Trifle
Used in both British and American English, but more common in British contexts. Typically describes a dessert, but can also refer to something trivial.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'triple' layers in a dessert to remember the layers in a trifle.
Related words
Collocations with Trifle
- make a trifle
- layered trifle
- fruit trifle
- traditional trifle
Opposites of Trifle
- seriousness
- gravity
Common mistakes with Trifle
- Confused with 'trivial', as they have similar roots.
- Using 'trifle' as a verb; it is only a noun.
- Mixing dessert 'trifle' with other dessert terms.
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Trifle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ترايفل
حلوى مكونة من طبقات، عادةً مع فاكهة، كريمة، وكعك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Trifle
স্তর দিয়ে তৈরি একটি ডেজার্ট, সাধারণত ফল, ক্রিম এবং কেক দিয়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Trifle
Ein Dessert aus Schichten, meist mit Obst, Sahne und Kuchen.
- SpanishEspañol
Trifle
Un postre hecho de capas, generalmente con fruta, crema y pastel.
- Persianفارسی
تریفل
یه دسر که از لایهها درست شده، معمولاً با میوه، خامه و کیک.
- FrenchFrançais
Gâteau trifle
Un dessert fait de couches, généralement avec des fruits, de la crème et du gâteau.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ट्राइफ़ल
परतों से बनी एक मिठाई, जिसमें आमतौर पर फल, क्रीम और केक होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Dolcetto / Bazzecola
Un dolce fatto a strati, di solito con frutta, panna e torta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Trifle
Uma sobremesa feita em camadas, geralmente com frutas, creme e bolo.
- RussianРусский
Трайфл, пустяк
Десерт из слоёв, обычно с фруктами, сливками и бисквитом.
- Urduاردو
ٹرائیفل
تہوں سے بنی ایک میٹھی، عام طور پر پھل، کریم اور کیک کے ساتھ۔
- Chinese中文
杂烩甜点
一种通常由水果、奶油和蛋糕分层制作的甜点。
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Frequently asked questions about Trifle
What does Trifle mean?
A dessert made of layers, usually with fruit, cream, and cake.
What is the definition of Trifle?
A layered dessert made with fruit, cream, cake, and gelatin.
How do you use Trifle in a sentence?
For dessert, we enjoyed a traditional English trifle with strawberries.
Can you give another example of Trifle?
She prepared a delightful trifle for the dinner party.
What are synonyms for Trifle?
Common alternatives include dessert, pudding, sweet, delicacy.
What is the opposite of Trifle?
Opposite meanings include seriousness, gravity.
What words go with Trifle?
It commonly pairs with make a trifle, layered trifle, fruit trifle, traditional trifle.
What are common mistakes when using Trifle?
Confused with 'trivial', as they have similar roots. Using 'trifle' as a verb; it is only a noun. Mixing dessert 'trifle' with other dessert terms.
How do you pronounce Trifle?
US: //ˈtraɪfəl//, UK: //ˈtraɪf(ə)l//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Trifle?
Used in both British and American English, but more common in British contexts. Typically describes a dessert, but can also refer to something trivial.
What CEFR level is Trifle?
"Trifle" is at C2 level on the CEFR scale.