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Definition of frites

frites

/fʁit/
frites
Plural:frites
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• noun

1

Thinly cut strips of potato that have been deep-fried until crisp, especially as prepared in the style of Belgian or French cuisine and served with dishes such as steak or mussels.

Example

"The bistro is famous for its steamed mussels served with a generous portion of crispy golden frites and homemade mayonnaise."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'frites' is used primarily in culinary and restaurant contexts (such as in 'steak frites' or 'moules frites') to evoke Belgian or French bistro cuisine, rather than in fast-food settings where 'fries' is standard.

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friskily
friskiness
frisky
frites
fritillaria
frittata
fritter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'frites', short for 'pommes de terre frites' (literally 'fried potatoes'), from the feminine plural past participle of 'frire' (to fry), derived from Latin 'frigere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frites. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frites
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