à la française

French

Etymology

From à la (in the manner of; the style of) française (French).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a la fʁɑ̃.sɛz/

Adverb

à la française

  1. of or according to a French manner or style, like the French
    une jupe à la françaisea French-style skirt
    présentation à la françaiseportrait layout
    fenêtre à la françaisecasement window
    petit déjeuner à la françaisecontinental breakfast
    jardin à la françaiseFrench formal garden
  2. (cooking) service à la française, buffet (in which each guest compiles their own menu from a selection of dishes)

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