🇬🇧🇨🇳 fries - 薯条 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fries" ("薯条"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Fries are long, skinny pieces of potato that are cooked in hot oil until they are golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. People usually eat fries warm, often with a little salt and a tasty sauce like ketchup. They are a popular side dish with many meals and a favorite snack for many children.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to count my fries, but they kept jumping into my mouth and ruining the math.

One fry fell off my plate, and my dog promoted himself to official floor cleaner.

Mom said, “Count your blessings,” so I counted my fries and felt very blessed.

My cat sniffed my fries, looked offended, and walked away like they weren’t fancy enough.

I told my fries I loved them, and they answered by jumping straight into my mouth.

A girl buys fries at a shop. The fries are long and thin and brown. She bites a fry; it makes a loud crunch. She gives fries to a sad boy. He eats the fries and smiles. They share fries with their hands and feel warm and happy together now.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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