frites

American  

[freet] / frit /

plural noun

French.

1. French fries.

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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

But having steak frites on the menu remains one of the safest bets for New York restaurants, in part because diners are more likely to order alcohol to accompany a red-meat meal, said Keith Durst, owner of the hospitality advisory firm Friend of Chef.

From The Wall Street Journal

A prime example of this are the many French restaurants in the city where you can indulge in as many macarons, steak frites and beef bourguignon as you’d like.

From Los Angeles Times

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