Basic Details
Word: French Fry
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thin piece of potato that is deep-fried until crispy and often eaten as a snack or side dish.
Synonyms: Chips, fries, golden fries
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fry a bigger fish: To focus on more important matters instead of minor problems. Example: "We shouldn't worry about the small mistakes; let's fry a bigger fish and improve our overall project."
- Full of beans: To be lively and energetic, much like the energy you might get from eating French fries. Example: "After finishing his plate of French fries, he was full of beans and ready to play outside."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I ordered a burger and a side of French fries for lunch at the caf.
Example 2: The children were excited to have crispy French fries at the picnic.
Example 3: We enjoyed dipping our French fries into ketchup while watching the movie.
Fun Fact
Did you know that while they are called French fries, they likely originated in Belgium? They were known as "frites" before gaining the French name!
Famous Quote
"Chips and fries are the universal language of joy!" Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "French fry" refer to?
a) A sweet dessert
b) A snack made from potatoes
c) A type of fruit
d) A cold drink
Answer: b) A snack made from potatoes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "French fry"?
a) Salad
b) Chips
c) Steak
d) Fruit
Answer: b) Chips
3. Which sentence uses "French fry" correctly?
a) The French fry read a book.
b) We made French fries for dinner last night.
c) The French fry sang beautifully.
d) The French fry flew in the sky.
Answer: b) We made French fries for dinner last night.
4. Which idiom means to focus on more important matters?
a) Fry a bigger fish
b) Full of beans
c) Bite the bullet
d) Cost an arm and a leg
Answer: a) Fry a bigger fish
5. What is the opposite of "French fry"?
a) N/A
b) Soft drink
c) Chocolate
d) Fruit salad
Answer: a) N/A
