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This is another "food invention" story that probably has no firm answer because the frying of potatoes did not suddenly happen one day. With such a basic procedure, it may have taken a while to become popular or mainstream, but it didn't happen overnight. See link below for a few of the rumors of its first appearance.
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French fries are not French?
The origin of the French fries is disputed between France and the Southern, French-speaking part of Belgium. They are popular in both countries (and many others). In France they are simply called "frites", meaning fries. There is no mention of fries being specifically French.
The French in french fries stands not for the country of origin but for what?
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "stands for". All I know is that French fries originated in Belgium and not France.
Did the word manual come from Greek or Latin?
It has a Latin etymology, but is also of French origin.
Are Latin roots and etymology the same thing?
No. Etymology is the study of the origin of words but many have roots that are Greek, Latin. Old English, French and Hebrew.
What country did the french frie?
The French didn't fried any country. If you're asking about the origin of "french fries", they are from Belgium.
Fries originate from what country?
Fries are short for "French Fries", so i would think that they came from France... =p It is my understanding that the "French" in french fries refers to the shape and style of the cut of the potato when making them, not with their country of origin.
Where does French fries from?
The term "French" in French fries really refers to julienne-cut potatoes (i.e., long thin potatoes). Most accounts of the origin of French fries say that they originated in Belgium--though in fact similar dishes have been common throughout the world for eons.
What is the most unheathy food?
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What are frites?
French fries!
Do french fries have anything to do with France?
French fries most likely came from Belgium or Northern France, and appeared around the 18th century. They are not called "French" because of their origin, but because "to french a vegetable" is to cut it into small parts allowing for quick cooking.
Is cold french fries still regular fried french fries?
Yes, cold french fries are regular french fries which have cooled.
What is Etymology?
Etymology is the study of words and their origins and development.The study of the origin of words. apexThe official definition of the word etymology is "the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history."
