à la française

[ a la frahn-sez ]

adjective

, French.

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

Example Sentences

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

When they first settled in Seattle, Theresa worked at a sandwich shop and Augustine worked at the now-closed Pike Place Market bakery A La Francaise, while saving money to start another business.

From Seattle Times

And although learning about l’art de vivre a la française is integral to the program, so, too, is learning how not to be French.

From Washington Post

Pandemic isolation, the grim toll of widespread infection and death and months spent lounging in sweatpants can make slipping into the distant past via a robe à la française, swathed in 10 yards of silk, even more appealing.

From New York Times

“It’s a virus that’s very damaging for the way of life a la Francaise - eating, a glass of wine, a chat,” said Julien Borowczyk, a doctor and member of parliament who is chairing a commission into how the government managed the epidemic.

From Reuters