à la française

American  

[a la frahn-sez] / a la frɑ̃ˈsɛz /

adjective

French.

1. in or according to the French manner or style.

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à la française

Lawson marries frozen peas and shredded Little Gem lettuce in her version of petits pois à la française, or French-style peas.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

The placket is a fascinating spot for distinction; it can barge out front, or slither against you à la française, or hide entirely.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2023

First is a “Ring” à la française — “Das Rheingold” rendered as “L’Or du Rhin” — with the premiere of Calixto Bieito’s new production for the Paris Opera, opening April 2.

From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2020

Karine Peyrsaubes, 50, a local councillor in St-Germain-en-Laye, a market town west of Paris, says: “I absolutely believe in equality. But I love what we call ‘la galanterie à la française’.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 23, 2020

However, he procured a good French cook in the person of the worthy Petit, who became quite attached to him, and wrote for him recipes for "poulet en casserole" and "café à la française."

From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Gilbert Chinard