noun
- Plural of frite; thin strips of fried potato; French fries.
Usage: Often used in North American English when referring to Belgian or European-style fries; More common in French and other Romance languages; in English, 'French fries' or 'fries' is standard
Examples
- We ordered a cone of frites from the street vendor in Brussels.
- The Belgian frites were served with mayonnaise instead of ketchup.
- She grabbed a handful of frites from the paper bag.
- The restaurant's homemade frites were crispy on the outside and soft inside.
- In France, frites are a classic accompaniment to steak.