Meaning of French-esque | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Resembling or characteristic of the French; somewhat French.
2. Resembling or characteristic of the French language.

Examples

“Marco Pierre White joined egos with Rocco Forte late in 1995 to liven up this heaven-to-behold gold mosaic-tiled Byzantine hall with a spiffy French-esque menu, executed by a pair of head chefs for a clientele used to exercising its taste buds at all the best places.”

“We had one French-esque dessert, one fusion confection and one pure Thai sweet; they were all smashing. A wine-poached pear set in a pool of chocolate sauce and crowned by vanilla ice cream was as chic and Parisian as a tilted beret.”

“Chelsea Bistro & Bar 358 W. 23rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.) (212) 727-2026 French. Cozy, yes, hearty, yes. French-esque. Gourmet prices.”

“The film also portrays the opening of Regret Rien, the French-esque restaurant of quirky family friend Aubrey (Timothy Spall), whose menu features tasty dishes involving brains, lamb tongue, and liver; prune quiche and pork cyst are a few of the specific menu items.”

“Though there are worthwhile restaurants on Ojai Avenue in the middle of town, among them relaxed, French-esque Suzanne’s Cuisine (No.502, 1-805 640 1961, closed Tue, $$$), the most esteemed eaterie in town is a short drive from the centre: […]”

“As for the food — French-esque American — it’s still tasteful and (mostly) unpretentious.”

““Meat and potatoes,” Frank declared, “but done in the French manner. French-esque, as it were.””

“The museum presents the world of famous French novel "The Little Prince" and the author,Antoine de Saint- Exupéry. Photos, letters and drawings of the author are exhibited in the museum. With the French[-]esque streets you can trace back the places he came across in his young days.”

“When it is rough then Gautier [Paulin, HRC Honda World Motocross] is one of the best in world. When the track is French-esque then he is frickin’ good. […] Some of the tracks are really special. Uddevalla [Sweden] is just weird, Loket [Czech Republic], French tracks, Italian tracks; it is not easy to go there and do those.”

“The anchor of the new Nanz Village complex, this stylish restaurant serves seasonal French-esque, Japanese-ish cuisine, utilising as many fresh, locally sourced ingredients as possible, including venison and fish.”

“It’s an interesting revival of a space that’s seen some turnover in recent years. Owner Rene Becker closed his French-esque Shepard several weeks ago.”

““Bistro D’ Helene’s French-esque menu takes inspiration from the heart of France,” according to its website, “and melds it with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The menu begins with a strong selection of artisanal breads and traditional spreads, followed by a wide selection of apértifs^([sic]) and hors d’oeuvres, and is finished with an eclectic selection of entrees that touch on Chef Danielle’s favorite French and Mediterranean flavors.””

“Diamonique is Kathy Levine’s best friend. […] But Levine (pronounced le-VIN) has ridden her ability to hawk—everything from mock diamonds bearing a French[-]esque trade name to patterned sweaters to her own sparkling personality—to a surprising and burgeoning celebrity.”

“He and co-owner Brian Piccini opened Deuxave at the intersection of Commonwealth and Mass. Ave. in early September. (It’s pronounced “Dooh-ahhv,” with a silent “x,” a French-esque name inspired by the location.)”

“Eric is a native French speaker. His English is French-esque. When I received the recipes, there was still some translation work to be done. A robot coupe? Vers in a bowl?”

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