french fries: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Oct. 24, 2026

News •

These 8 NC State Fair food vendors aren’t coming back this year • Oct. 14, 2026, 7:45 AM ET (The Raleigh News & Observer)

Facts

Also Known As	finger chips • pommes frites • chips • fries

Photos

A pile of golden French fries sits on a white plate against a plain white background.

Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and pickles in a paper wrapper next to a serving of french fries and a small container of dark savory sauce in a takeout box.

Plate of shawarma with shaved roasted meat, French fries topped with white sauce, and a side of chopped tomatoes and cucumbers.

See All Images →

Topics

poutine Potato fish and chips potato chip tempura fritter chicken-fried steak Tostada funnel cake

Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

What’s on the Menu? Vocabulary Quiz