Pommes frites

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French pommes frites (literally fried apples (of the earth)).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (standard) /ˌpɔmˈfʁɪt/, /ˌpɔmˈfʁɪts/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪt

Noun

Pommes frites pl (plural only)

  1. french fries, chips
    Synonyms: Pommes f pl; Pommfritt, Pommfritts pl

Usage notes

  • There is also an uncommon singular form Pomme frite f.

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