fries
word · lemma: fry
/ˈfɹaɪz/
fryz
/fɹˈaɪz/
fryz
Definition
Long, thin pieces of potato that are cooked in hot oil until crisp. In American English, this usually means what British English calls 'chips'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun: 'some fries,' not usually 'a fry' unless you mean one piece. Common combinations: 'French fries,' 'curly fries,' 'sweet potato fries.' In the UK, 'fries' is understood, but 'chips' is more common.
Spanish: papas fritas - patatas fritasPortuguese (BR): batata fritaPortuguese (PT): batatas fritasChinese (Simplified): 薯条Chinese (Traditional): 薯條Hindi: फ्रेंच फ्राइज़ - तले हुए आलू की लंबी पट्टियाँArabic: بطاطس مقليةBengali: ফ্রাই - ফ্রেঞ্চ ফ্রাইRussian: картофель фриJapanese: フライドポテトVietnamese: khoai tây chiênKorean: 감자튀김Turkish: patates kızartmasıUrdu: فرائز - فرنچ فرائزIndonesian: kentang goreng
Example Sentences
The burger comes with fries.
basic
I want fries, not salad.
basic
These fries are hot and crispy.
basic
Can we get another order of fries for the table?
natural
I know they're unhealthy, but I was really craving fries.
natural
Their garlic fries are honestly the best thing on the menu.
natural