frites
Americanplural noun
Usage
What does frites mean? Frites are French fries.Frites is the French word for French fries. In English-speaking countries, frites is used on menus to indicate that the fries are prepared in the Belgian or French style. But more often the word is simply used to make them sound fancier. Frites is typically used in the plural.Example: True Belgian frites are cut to a certain thickness and are usually squared off at the ends.
Example Sentences
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We ordered what I consider to be the perfect lunch: mussels poached in white wine and herbs, slices of crusty country loaf griddled in olive oil, and a plate of frites with aioli.
From Salon
For now, it’s all about steak frites and martinis.
From Salon
After a long day, I find myself wishing I could curl up with French onion soup or tuck into a perfectly pink steak frites.
From Salon
According to Yelp data, searches for “Parisian restaurants” are up 125% in the past three months compared to last, with “steak frites” up 27% and even “French grocery stores” up 20%.
From Salon
Where to eat: Toasted is a reliable mini-chain with truffle steak frites, crispy chicken sandwiches and local Ballast Point Sculpin.
From Los Angeles Times
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