à la française
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
However, it was the shift from service à la française to service à la russe between 1750 and 1900 that led to elaborate, sometimes absurd, table settings.
From Slate ● May 5, 2015
I try to strike for freedom, though mamma has brought me up à la française; that is as much as one can in pensions.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
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